Every day our body is faced with numerous challenges. Despite being surrounded by viruses, bacteria, and toxins, our bodies manage to ward off the great majority of them. Wonder why? Well, the credit goes to our immune system, the body’s primary defense against infections, diseases, viruses, bacteria, etc.However, sometimes our...
World Mental Health Day, a day that seeks to highlight the mental health issues experienced by individuals and launch new endeavors supporting mental health. Observed on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and the United for...
This road to detoxification and healing through ancient practices takes us back to 5,000 years ago when Ayurvedic healing emerged. Rooted from the principle of maintaining the body's equilibrium through diet, herbal remedies, and yogic breathing techniques, these Ayurvedic practices are relevant and even more needed in today’s world. Their...
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...
Are you always left questioning why the latest fad diet is doing wonders for your friend but nothing for you? Or, why does a workout routine work for you but not for your sister? In fact, if you look closely, you'll observe that the emotional or physical responses of two...
“Enjoy the honey-heavy dew of slumber.Thou hast no figures, nor no fantasies,Which busy care draws in the brains of men;Therefore thou sleep’st so sound. ”– ShakespeareThis quote reflects on the beauty of sleep, especially the one that comes untroubled. To help you embrace the sweetness of sleep, which nowadays, we...
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...
‘At the cellular level vata moves nutrients into and wastes out of cells, pitta digests nutrients to provide energy for cellular function, and kapha governs the cell's structure. In the digestive tract vata chews and swallows the food, pitta digests it. Vata assimilates nutrients and expels wastes, and kapha controls the...
Indigestion is the root cause of all diseases. A healthy pitta associated with the jatharagni - the digestive fire, and quality of what you eat, when you eat and how you eat, all these contribute toward a healthy digestion.Signs that show you have a poor digestion: - You feel discomfort...
According to a study, 31% of men are affected by sexual disorders. Sexual dysfunction can seriously impair the quality of life of any male going through it. Such a problem can be attributed to several factors. Here are some of the most common ones.Common causes of sexual problems in men...
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...
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...
