Castor oil is a thick, odorless oil made from the seeds of the castor plant.The most popular mention of its use dates back to ancient
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Ghee is butter that has been clarified in an easy process, eliminating the hard-to-digest, cholesterol-forming milk solids. Ghee is highly concentrated, so make
"Digestion is the complex process of turning the food you eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair
Balancing Vata
Ayurveda is a field of holistic medicine that focuses not on the calorie content of foods but how each of our bodies digests/breaks down
According to Ayurveda, the sinus cavity is known as a gateway to the brain, mind, and consciousness. To address any imbalances related to
Given how deadly the second wave of COVID-19 has been, it's imperative to get vaccinated. While government run hospitals are offering it free of cost, private hospitals are charging anywhere between Rs 900 to Rs 1500 for one COVID-19 vaccine dose, depending on which vaccine you get. Here's how you...
Breathing exercises can help strengthen the lungs and may be beneficial for reducing the impact of COVID-19 before, during, and after the disease. These breathing exercises may help mitigate the symptoms affecting your respiratory system. They are also helpful to calm your nerves while amidst the second wave of the...
Data suggests that a Whopping 81% of COVID positive patients experience uncomplicated or mild illness and many are completely asymptomatic. Such patients do not need hospitalization, instead a 14day quarantine and isolation will put most people on the path to recovery. Who all should opt for home isolation? According to...
A GROWING TREND The last few decades have seen a growing trend in people who have sought help for mental health and other interpersonal issues in India. Though there is some awareness regarding psychological issues, one of the major challenges people face in this regard is whom to approach for...
Let's talk statistics 20% of young adults are known to experience some level mental disorders, globally. In India, only 7.3% of its 365 million youth report such problems. This speaks volumes to the magnitude and manifestations of public stigma associated with mental health and thus even to date reducing mental-health-related stigma...
Understanding the elements of each season can help you reduce any adverse effects. In Ayurveda it's important to keep in mind that your predominant dosha increases during the season it governs, so make sure to choose foods and activities that will pacify and not aggravate it. VATA SEASON Leaf-scuttling winds...
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. Research shows that intermittent fasting is a way to manage your weight and prevent — or even reverse — some forms of disease. But how do you do it? And is it safe? WHAT...
Integrative medicine is healing-oriented rather than disease-focused. It promotes the combination of mind, body and spirit to regain the body's natural equilibrium to achieve health.The five most common advantages of integrated medicine cited by patients and practitioners include: Being healing-oriented Integrated medicine's focus, like the ancient systems of Ayurveda, is about...
Yoga is one of the most wholesome fitness routines and the best way to nourish your body and soul. Along with asanas, there are yoga mudras, which are known to help in healing various health conditions and aid in keeping the heart healthy. 1. Apana Vayu Mudra – The Mudra Of...
What is Shirodhara? Shiro..head. Dhara..flow. Shirodhara, is an ancient practice in Ayurveda — the gentle pouring of liquids on the head. The liquid can be medicated milk, coconut milk, buttermilk, water, but most frequently warm herbalized oil. This soothing Ayurvedic therapy is known to put one in a deep relaxation state,...