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...
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...
Constipation is one of the most common problems, affecting every one in seven people who are otherwise healthy. It occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become painful and difficult to pass. This happens because your colon absorbs too much water from stool, making it hard and dry...
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...
Herbal cookies go a long way in benefitting our health. Carrying the essential Ayurvedic herbs and spices, these cookies are not only a great snacking alternative, but also keeps check of our overall health. From controlling our cholesterol levels to helping us shed a few kilos, these Ayurvedic cookies are...
What you eat directly impacts your health and many of its aspects. Food, when consumed consciously works as medicine, whereas when consumed carelessly can largely be responsible for the development of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart attack, and even cancer. Several studies show that there are foods that can help make...
The condition of the gastrointestinal system (digestive system) in which an individual has hard feces which cannot be expelled easily, is referred to as Constipation. Usually, this occurs when the colon has absorbed lots of water from the food particles that are present in the same. When we experience this...
'Agni' is the digestive fire that helps in processing what we eat, what we think and what we experience. It is responsible for all types of absorption, assimilation, metabolism and digestion within the body. A balanced agni strengthens immunity. It also exudes cheerfulness, courage, clarity and intelligence in an individual;...
It’s no secret that when our body metabolism and digestion is good, we feel healthy and happy. But in the summer season, we are prone to facing Pitta caused indigestion, that affects the small intestine).This type of digestion can lead to loose stool, sensations of heartburn or excessive burping and...
On the first Tuesday of every May, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) organizes World Asthma day to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.This year’s theme is: STOP for asthma.S (symptom evaluation), T (test response), O (observe and assess), P (proceed to adjust treatment). To diagnose any disease,...
Seasons, just like individuals have their own personality. And to be in sync with them, we need to understand the effect they have on us. Our body naturally craves a change in diet and lifestyle habits as the seasons change. And Ayurveda advocates harmonizing our internal cycles with the external...
Shatavari meaning one hundred roots in Sanskrit, or Asparagus racemosus is a herb that has a cooling effect on the body and subsides pitta (heat) and vata (dryness). Reduces acidity and shows diuretic action. Helps treat premenstrual symptoms, irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps). Good for lactating mothers and menopausal...
