Are naps good for you? Ayurveda describes sleep as a basic instinct of life, essential to all living beings. We need it to rejuvenate and reenergize our body, mind, and spirit. According to Ayurveda, a daytime nap is not a good habit. This can lead to an imbalance between Kapha and Pitta dosha. This imbalance […]

Deha Prakruthi: A Unique Contribution of Ayurveda The characteristic personality of an individual determined by the combination of the three doshas is termed as Prakruthi. The concept of Deha Prakruthi is a strong foundation put forth by ayurveda in understanding human constitution. The escalated state of doshas at the time of conception along with various

Ashtanga Ayurveda Learning Ayurveda is like swimming across a vast ocean of knowledge. Most of us are quiet familiar with the term Ashtanga Ayurveda (8 limbs of Ayurveda). The concepts of Ayurveda are so expansive and vivid. It has no equivalent in other systems of medicine. For the better understanding of this vast science, our

Curd lovers- satiate your cravings The science of medicine- Ayurveda that originated in ancient India has a huge treasure of knowledge about the eating habits for staying hale and hearty. Curd is one of the popular milk products that’s enjoyed by many along with their meals. The creamy, slightly sour, curd has been a part

Fabulous Health Benefits of Tulsi Within Ayurveda, tulsi is known as “The Incomparable One,” “Mother Medicine of Nature” and “The Queen of Herbs,” and is revered as an “elixir oflife” that is without equal for both its medicinal and spiritual properties. Characteristics of the Tulsi PlantA member of the basil family (Lamiaceae), its leaves can

Alleviating Alzheimer’s with Ayurveda Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that severely affects one’s memory, thinking, learning, organizing, reasoning, and analyzing skills; and the ability to carry out simple daily activities It’s the most common cause of dementia. An Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease that progressively affects the brain. It’s a progressive disease in the sense

Brahmi: the Ayurveda “Herb of Grace” Brahmi is often known for its benefits on brain health. Vallarai Keerai is a time-tested herb in Ayurveda, that is categorized as a “Medhya Rasayana” plant, meaning natural produce that remarkably promotes mental faculties, mood, memory and thinking However, that doesn’t explain everything about how it can be helpful.

The power of Holy Durva Grass Durva is a sacred grass and has a special significance when it comes to Lord Ganesha. The word ‘durva’ is derived from the words ‘duhu’ and ‘avam’. ‘Duhu’ means, that which is far away and ‘avam’ means that which brings closer. Thus, in a way, we can say that

Tackling Migraine with Ayurveda Tackling Migraine with AyurvedaWith the increasingly busy lifestyle, stress, lack of sleep, and unhealthy eating habits, migraine is becoming a growing concern even in young adults. Ayurveda, the world’s oldest system of medicine, provides holistic healing in the severest cases of Migraine by offering root-cause based personalized treatment and medicines.Migraines are

Ayurvedic Therapeutic Enemas/Vasti In Panchakarma treatment, five procedures are undertaken for eliminating the vitalized doshas from the body. The five procedures form the basic types of Vasti.Vasti has a great healing capability and is considered to be the half treatment for many diseases. The treatment is primarily used for flushing out loosened doshas from the