Shrink film and sustainable packaging, two terms that don’t seem to belong together. Wondering how shrink film is termed sustainable? While environmentalists encourage us to push back against all kinds of plastic, some alternatives stack well in comparison to their 'greener' alternatives and have a minimal impact on the environment. ...
Ever wondered how that one friend of yours can eat a hearty meal at night and still feel hungry in the morning while you are struggling with bloating every time you eat? Well, let's unveil this mystery!According to the ancient science of healing, we are each born with a unique...
World Mental Health Day, a day that seeks to highlight the mental health issues experienced by individuals and launch new endeavors supporting mental health. Observed on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and the United for...
Celebrating Diwali mindfully with your friends and family this year. Break your mundane lifestyle and give your mind, body and soul a little relax and engage yourself in numerous joyous activities. Make this Diwali special by giving healthy Diwali gift hampers to your loved ones.
This road to detoxification and healing through ancient practices takes us back to 5,000 years ago when Ayurvedic healing emerged. Rooted from the principle of maintaining the body's equilibrium through diet, herbal remedies, and yogic breathing techniques, these Ayurvedic practices are relevant and even more needed in today’s world. Their...
Different healing models define stress and anxiety differently. While there is no specific definition to expound these terms, it can be broadly described as a physiological reaction inside the body in response to some kind of stimulus, be it physical, emotional, or environmental.Ayurveda's Perspective On Stress and AnxietyAyurveda views stress...
Are you always left questioning why the latest fad diet is doing wonders for your friend but nothing for you? Or, why does a workout routine work for you but not for your sister? In fact, if you look closely, you'll observe that the emotional or physical responses of two...
“Enjoy the honey-heavy dew of slumber.Thou hast no figures, nor no fantasies,Which busy care draws in the brains of men;Therefore thou sleep’st so sound. ”– ShakespeareThis quote reflects on the beauty of sleep, especially the one that comes untroubled. To help you embrace the sweetness of sleep, which nowadays, we...
All hail the heavenly showers that provide relief from the sweltering summers. From the lush green flora to joyfully flowing rivers, monsoon is the best season to watch Mother Nature unveil its true glory and bathe in its pristine natural beauty. However, the pouring rain and pleasant weather is often...
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. Located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity, this vital organ rests just below the diaphragm, to the right of the stomach, and overlies the gallbladder.The liver, also known as 'The Chemical Factory' of the body,secretes chemicals that...
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...
COVID-19 is one of the deadliest and infectious diseases to have emerged in the recent past. The different medical systems across the world are trying to help fight the virus and prevent its spread. The ancient systems of medicines, particularly Ayurveda, with its proven, tested, and preventative approach has come...
During these tough times Ayurveda has helped people to stay protected from COVID 19, and address many other lifestyle related diseases. Including herbs in our diets and following ayurvedic tips to lead a healthy life has become the new norm. A lot of us have also resorted to taking ayurvedic...
Before the current pandemic the common man had hardly come across medical terminologies such as SpO2 level, RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription - Polymerase Chain Reaction) test, Antigen test, Antibody test, pulse rate etc. The pandemic crisis has forced people to understand these terms, especially more in this second wave in which...
Vipaka is a unique concept of Ayurveda. It is the post digestive effect of any ingested substance.These can be in either of the two forms: Ahara dravya (food) or Aushadh dravya ( medicine).Once the digestion of these substances takes place in the gastro-intestinal tract, it is metabolized and transformed into...
‘At the cellular level vata moves nutrients into and wastes out of cells, pitta digests nutrients to provide energy for cellular function, and kapha governs the cell's structure. In the digestive tract vata chews and swallows the food, pitta digests it. Vata assimilates nutrients and expels wastes, and kapha controls the...
