*Image via theauric.com 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 sure you’re using good organic butter if you’re making it at home. Ghee for Deficiency Ghee is considered a superfood in Ayurveda because it is easy to digest and ojas […]
Salt has been used as the oldest form of seasoning for centuries. However, did you know that salt has also been used medicinally for thousands of years? Yes, it is a key ingredient in several classical Ayurvedic formulas, to promote digestion or clear congestion. Despite its many benefits, salt, in today’s modern medical system has […]
WHAT IS DIGESTION? “Digestion is the complex process of turning the food you eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair needed to survive. The digestion process also involves creating waste to be eliminated.” A smooth functioning body at its very core equates to a seamless absorption of nutrients and […]
Although many of you might not have heard of Triphala, it has been used as a healing remedy in Ayurveda for over a 1,000 years. This herbal concoction consists of three medicinal plants that are native to India. A staple in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it is used due to its many many health benefits and has […]
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 the food we eat. Hence, for anyone wanting to adapt an Ayurvedic lifestyle, the first thing we recommend is taking the “Dosha Quiz”. Dosha defines your body type and […]
What is Nasya? According to Ayurveda, the sinus cavity is known as a gateway to the brain, mind, and consciousness. To address any imbalances related to memory, the emotions, thoughts, also imbalances above the clavicle bone, treatments like Nasya are known to be effective. Nasya, is the practice of lubricating the nasal cavities and sinuses […]
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 mark the start of vata […]
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, calm the nervous system and […]
Welcome to the Syncremedies blog. We’re kicking off our series with Founder & CEO, Arjun Rao, as he takes us through his journey to realizing his vision for the future of telemedicine in India. Q: Give us a background of what you were doing before Syncremedies and how the idea for this startup came about? […]