Winter comes with a lot of gifts - a thriving appetite, long walks in the sun, warm & snuggly winter clothes and a perpetual excuse to make tea. The not so pleasant aspect of this season is that it causes dry skin. According to Ayurveda, the accumulation of Vata in...
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...
Best Wedding Gifts for the Healthy Couple!When we think of winter weddings, we imagine a nip in the air, marigold and rose flowers, and a special time to connect with family & friends. And if you’re lucky enough and you’re being wedded in the hills, snow-flakes add the icing on...
Delhi’s air pollution has reached unprecedented levels. Breathing this city’s air can cause more lung damage than a regular smoking habit. The AQI (Air Quality Index) oscillates between Hazardous and Very Unhealthy on any given day. Children and the elderly must stay indoors as they are the most sensitive group;...
We Indians can’t dream of beginning our days without a ‘slurp’ of tea. And, after all these centuries of chai, we get to hear “stop drinking tea with milk, it’s bad for health”!Drinking milk tea is bad for health is a big myth. Here’s why : Myth#1 : Drinking milk tea...
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...
Obesity may be defined as an uncurbed accumulation of fat in the body which may impact negatively on one’s health. Obesity is either hereditary in nature or is caused due to disorders pertaining to the endocrine system, medications, poor lifestyle or as a result of poor mental health. Ayurveda has...
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...
According to Ayurveda, humans have their unique body constitutions (prakritis) comprising of Tridoshas or the three primeval energies which are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Imbalances in this doshic prakriti leads to illness. Ayurveda has several remedies to these imbalances, one of these is also the Raga Therapy (Music Therapy). Music...
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...
When the doshas are in balance, it keeps the body healthy. When the doshas are imbalanced, it leads to roga or disease. Diseases are of two kinds - Nija (internal or endogenous) and Agantu (external or exogenous); likewise their Adhisthana (abode, dwelling, seat) is also divided into two - Kaya...
A good morning routine is essential for a peaceful and productive day. This routine may include waking up on time, eating a fulfilling breakfast with a cup of chai to awaken the senses, fitness regime and most importantly - good digestion and an effective bowel cleanse and if not -...
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...
Mulberry (Shahtoot) leaves - the beloved food of silkworms, have been used in ancient Indian and Traditional Chinese medicine since time immemorial in making mulberry leaf tea. Health benefits of mulberry infusion:Mulberry leaf tea has powerful antioxidant properties. Drinking this tea helps inhibit inflammatory agents in the body. The antioxidants...
'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;...
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...
