Scientific research is now proving that tea can help you look beautiful. Not only is Tea effective in a variety of health conditions owing to Polyphenols which are the antioxidants present in tea, it also has a good effect on the skin, because of its anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anti-bacterial qualities....
Vata usually prevails at the end of the digestion cycle. It is aggravated in early evenings, during the dawn and is also dominant during the rainy season. Symptoms of aggravated or imbalanced vata dosha are connected with gas formation, joint pains, flatulence, burping, & indigestion.Some tips to help balance the...
Holy basil, Tulsi helps cure upper respiratory tract infections & bronchitis. Its tender leaves when boiled with tea are effective against malaria and dengue. It is an antioxidant and has anti diabetic properties Further, the health promoting effects of green tea are mainly attributed to its polyphenol content. It protects...
For fatty liver disease, a low-carbs diet plan is recommended for better control of blood glucose and body weight. Yogurt, milk and other dairy products are rich in carbs and should be consumed in moderation.Full-fat yogurt, in particular may be avoided as it aggravates cholesterol levels and cause weight gain....
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders among diabetics. It has many downsides for the patient's health. Primarily, it lessens the inspiration to manage diabetic condition well. The outcomes of this can range from affecting patient’s ability to control blood sugar levels, to improper medication, dietary, exercising and...
Prediabetes is a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels for a sustained span of time. It forebodes increased proneness to diabetes mellitus. Often, prediabetes goes undetected, making it all the more important to identify it in time and take precautionary measures.Here are the risk factors for prediabetes which will...
Ayurvedic 'dosha’ – vata, pitta & kapha – is a bio-entity which is an essential part of our body. These are forces which affect our physiological functions, growth, aging, health, immunity etc. One or two doshas predominate within each individual which determines his/her mind-body type or constitution. The unique mind-body...
Pure blood allows proper functioning of the biological systems whereas impurities in bloodstream make us prone to disorders like severe debility, blood in urine, stomatitis, skin infections, excessive bleeding during menstruation, narcosis, cellulites, internal bleeding, fever, gaseous lump in abdomen etc.Blood may get contaminated due to various reasons like sluggish...
Unleashing a rejuvenating experience for all the participants were the Qi Gong workshops of Butterfly Wellness Program 2017. The mentor taught simple and effective techniques that yield immediate results and can be practiced by taking out just 10 minutes of your day.The 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Monk – Shifu...
Ayurveda suggests that food combinations that are not compatible with regard to their properties must be avoided. Curd with palm date, radish with black gram, bananas with butter milk, spinach with sesame seeds, honey with wine of dates etc. are few examples of wrong food combinations. Likewise, it is advisable...
The ayurvedic rasas like the three doshas are combinations of the panchamahabhoota or the five universal elements — agni, vayu, prithvi, jal and aakash and help in balancing the doshas in the body while performing crucial functions for the organism. The six rasas or tastes are: Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Bitter...
Cow ghee is a nutritional, antibacterial and antifungal clarified form of butter.There are several benefits of cow ghee- Boosts digestive strength by stimulating the secretion of the enzymes required for healthy digestion. - Helps in flushing out toxins from the body.- Improves metabolic rate of the body.- Helps relieve constipation....
As per Ayurveda, home-cooked and fresh food allows optimal assimilation of the essential nutrients. One should avoid tamasic or stale/leftover food that is highly toxic.Detrimental Effects of Stored FoodsIn our everyday busy lives, lack of time and non-availability of food at the desired moment causes people to willingly or unwillingly...
Ayurveda aims to maintain good health of individuals and provide curative treatments for illnesses. There are three major supporters or building blocks of good health - Aahar (food), Nidra (sleep) and Bramhacharya (good physical/sexual conduct). These are also called trayaupstambha or three pillars of life. Any imbalance or disturbance among...
In humans, the health of the skin goes hand in hand with the health of the digestive tract. Our skin and digestive tract function as the body’s barricade to obstruct infiltration of pathogens,allow entrance of nutrients and expel the body’s wastes. A properly functioning digestive system means effective avoidance of...
Addiction is a condition that results when a person consumes any substance (e.g, alcohol, drug nicotine etc.) or engages in an activity (e.g, gambling, sex, shopping etc.) that can be pleasurable but the continued use or act of which becomes uncontrollable and interferes with his normal life activities, responsibilities, such...
