Ayurveda says that whatever is created by Mother Nature has some medicinal properties which are beneficial and valuable for everyone’s health, provided we learn when, how, how much a particular item (herb, spice, fruit, vegetables, grain, etc.) is to be used, and who it is suitable for (based
Ayurveda recommends many unique herbs/plants for women. Ashoka is one of them. Ashoka is a Sanskrit word, which is a combination of “A” and “Shoka”. “Shoka” means “grief” and when a prefix “A” is added, it means “without any grief”. Ayurveda says, in the truest sense, this herb/tree
Ayurveda recommends intake of various herbs, spices, roots, fruits, etc. during the winter season in order to enhance our energy levels and boost the immune system. In previous blogs, we had mentioned some specific herbs/roots which are mainly beneficial for men, e.g. Ashwagandha. In this article we will
Since Ayurveda is a complete science and a way of life, it includes very detailed guidelines,which, whenapplied, can benefit us in all aspects of life, either directly or indirectly. Massage is an integral part of Ayurveda. Specific massage techniques are mentioned for adults, infants, the elderly, for women
According to Ayurveda, sleep is the second important sub pillar which helps to sustain our body structure and maintain good health. Ayurveda says, people who can sleep well at night are really blessed. Sleep is very important for many reasons, e.g. during sleep the body gets the time
Ayurveda says that there are 3 main pillars which sustain our body structure and maintain our health – Vata (combination of Air and Space elements); Pitta (combination of Fire, Air and Water elements); and Kapha (combination of Water and Earth elements). Similarly, there are 3 sub-pillars, namely Food,
Ayurveda is a complete science which governs every aspect of life, even something as simple/common as drinking water and other liquids throughout the day. Here are some specific guidelines given in Ayurveda : Drink at least 500 ml (max 1500 ml) hot/warm water first thing in the morning
· Be more mindful about your eating habits. Never leave your stomach empty for too long. Eat at regular intervals – particularly individuals with strong Vata Dosha (air element) should be more mindful about going without food for a long period of time and should eat every 3 – 3.5 hours.
Ayurveda is a very complete science which gives very comprehensive guidelines & instructions with regard to one’s Diet & Lifestyle according to the seasons – called “Ritucharya; and according to the time periods during the day – called “Dinacharya”. “Ritu” means season, “Din” means Day, and “charya” means