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...
Sweet potatoes are a wholesome, starch-filled snack that satiates you and gives an instant dose of energy! Yet, it is light, easily digested and soothes your stomach and intestines with its rich starch content. An added bonus is that this sweet snack is great for all the three doshas, especially...
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...
This world liver day, take some time out to know more about the heaviest (weighing about 1.4 kg) and the busiest organ (working around the clock) in the human body - the liver (yakrit).Think of your liver as a guard that keeps your house safe. Like anyone who comes to...
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...
In Ayurveda two terms - Prameha and Madhumeha are used interchangeably in the context of increased urination, commonly correlated with Diabetes.In general, Prameha in Ayurveda could be seen as a group of diseases wherein there is an increase in the amount & frequency of urination. Prameha stands for ‘pra’ which...
Addiction can be defined as a behavioral disorder characterized by the repeated abuse or overuse of a substance, neglecting its negative consequences on our health and relationships.Our society is bombarded with all types of addictions because human beings crave intensity and thrill. Once we’re addicted to feeling a certain kind...
Haridra / Haldi / Turmeric - the golden spice commonly found in every Indian household is an important everyday ingredient with many benefits. The bitterness of haldi makes it pitta pacifying and its heat helps pacify kapha and vata, making it tridosha balancing. However, excessive turmeric can cause excessive internal...
In nature’s eyes, all living beings have the right to exist. So whenever we eat, it is of utmost importance to reflect on what you intake and thank nature for the energy and nourishment to grow and survive.Here are some things you should pay attention to when you eat:Keeping check...
A good morning routine purifies your organism of its physical and mental wastes to prepare you for a new day. You must, therefore, eliminate wastes (urine, feces, sweat, all filth on sense organs, and mental wastes like emotions, obsessions and delusions) of the previous day before you add new fuel...
Jaggery (Gur) is a type of cane sugar derived sugarcane and date palm. It comes in all kinds of forms - from semi-liquid to solid blocks. It is rich in fibre, nutrients, antioxidants and completely devoid of chemicals. Using jaggery as an alternative to sugar will make your dishes deliciously...
Celebrate the valentine’s week with the numerous benefits of red roses in a refreshing cup of tea:Harmonizes tridoshasRose is cooling, yet it enhances agni, the digestive fire. This unique quality of rose tea helps in balancing vata, pitta and kapha doshas in the body.Purifies your bodyVitamin C in rose petals...
Sesame seeds (Til) have numerous benefits and is easy to include in your diet. With the highest oil content as compared to other types of seeds, it’s rasa (taste) is sweet, pungent, astringent and bitter. Beneficial when dryness is prevailing, it helps balance the vata dosha and is great for...
Fuel your digestive fire:Drinking a mixture of yogurt churned with water helps support your digestive fire. People with a weaker digestion should use 1:3 proportion of yogurt to water, and those with a stronger digestion can use a 3:1 proportion.Clean up after:At the end of each meal, give your thanks...
