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,...
Arjuna belongs to the group of tall trees which are highly significant in Ayurvedic medication. This multipurpose tree was earlier called Nadisarja and was utilized as a cardiovascular tonic. The incomparable Indian advocate of Ayurveda, Vagbhatta, was the first to utilize the bark of the Arjuna tree for heart diseases....
Nobody can deny the helpful recuperating power of massage that helps to lessen pain & muscle tightness, nervousness and stress, increasing the flow of blood, reducing inflammation in addition to boosting our immunity. All of which, at one point or another, affect our psychological and physical prosperity and our quality...
Ayurveda has long emphasised on our daily diet - Ahar, and food - Anna for a long and healthy life. What you eat, how you eat, and when you eat have an equal share of importance when it comes to practicing an Ayurvedic life. More than categorizing any food item...
It’s been nearly two months since the lockdown began and we’ve all been experiencing mild to extreme anxiety, depending on the amount of news we’ve consumed on any given day. Keeping this in mind, Butterfly Ayurveda has launched Balance with a view to promote webinars on mental health, yoga and...
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...
The age old science of Ayurveda offers a vast repository of guidelines for promotion and preservation of immunity. They emphasise on the right diet, the importance of exercise and sleep, and on protecting your respiratory health using medicinal plants and herbs that are easily available in every Indian kitchen.Here are...
Coronavirus has become a pandemic that is showing no signs of slowing down. With the numbers rising in India and around the world on a constant basis, it’s imperative to take certain precautions in order to stay healthy. The virus in itself is not fatal, however, it can lead to...
Holi is a wonderful time to let loose and enjoy the festivities with friends and family. It’s also a time when we have to take special care of our skin to avoid breakouts and skin damage.Here are 5 simple ways of taking care of your skin this Holi!Natural Colours: This...
Doshas might not be the first thing on your mind when talking about the concept of love. You will be surprised to know how each Dosha has a peculiar way of loving and receiving love. Just as these bioentities impact our body and health, they impact our Manas Prakriti (the...
We are familiar with the three doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha, that govern the proper functioning of the body. The tridoshic balance in our bodies is responsible for maintaining good holistic health of any individual that includes his/her physical, mental & spiritual well being. Over the years, especially in...
Constipation in children is an issue that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible and that too, diligently. This condition in children entails excretion of hard and dry stools or infrequent stool movement, which may lead to stomach-ache, tightness in stomach, gas problems, nausea, vomiting and abdominal bloating.Causes...
We’ve all heard about the Vedas, the oldest existing books of Ancient India. The four Vedas comprise of Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva. Ayurveda is a part of Atharva Veda and means Science of Life.Ayurveda helps maintain the health of a person who is already healthy and to heal the diseases...
Headlines all across newspapers, websites, social media and more have warned us and rather scared us against eating litchi - the infamous summer fruit. We’ve all read and believed that litchis have been a cause for encephalitis and the mishappenings with children in Bihar. Excessive use of pesticides on these...
Guduchi / Giloy or heart leaved moonseed has been supremely advocated in Ayurveda for its medicinal qualities. The Sanskrit name of Giloy – ‘Amrita’ – translates to ‘the root of immortality.’ It is also often called ‘Amruta’ – meaning ‘nectar.’ Both the stem and root has plentiful benefits. The herb...
