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...
Our society is inundated by addictions because we crave intensity and require even-stronger thrills to satisfy our cravings. Humans who become addicted to intensity can exhaust their internal thrill molecules, and then may turn to certain foods for stimulation, or may use drugs as substitutes. Addiction to drugs reduces sensitivity...
The diagnosis in Ayurveda is basically a two-fold approach(1) Rogi-pareeksha (Examination of the patient) &(2) Roga -pareeksha (Examination of the disease) The Rogi- pareeksha or Dasavidha pareeksha – (clinical examination) this is essentially concerned with ascertaining the constitution ( prakriti), status of health and vitality of the individual. This is...
Butterfly Ayurveda is on a mission to spread the ancestral wisdom of Ayurveda and promote good health across the world. Ayurvedic medicine is a highly developed ancient medical science, existing from the Pre- Buddhist era. It does not only help in natural treatment of various diseases, but also is established...
Holy basil, Tulsi is primarily used in the cure of upper respiratory tract infections & bronchitis. Its tender leaves when boiled with tea, also are effective as a preventive medicament against malaria and dengue. It has antioxidant activity and anti diabetic properties. The health promoting effects of green tea are...
