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Ayurveda Breakfast – Iddli or Savory rice cake
Ayurveda advises to have a healthy breakfast after a long fast at night. It should always be remembered that you are not supposed to skip your breakfast. On days you are too busy to cook a meal for breakfast, you can opt for stewed apples or pear or a healthy bowl of oat meal.
Postnatal skin care in ayurveda
A new life coming in to the world is the outcome of a lot of emotional and physical changes of mother. Post pregnancy, the hair and skin experience tremendous changes. Though these changes are not permanent, overcoming these require proper care and time
Yoga Basics – Know the Five Vayus in detail
Vayu or vata is responsible for the normal working of the tantras and the yantras of the body. Here the body is not just human body, but it can be of any animal or a living entity. Here Tantra means a system such as digestive system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system etc. Yantra denotes an organ as such, a viscus.
Health benefits of Cucumber
We have grown up hearing the phrase ‘as cool as a cucumber’.This popular phrase means calm and unruffled!!Cucumber is a popular vegetable, known for its numerous health benefits. This article explores the popular health benefits of cucumber along with the Ayurveda facts and healthy recipes on Cucumber.
Triphala Tea in Ayurveda
Triphala is beneficial for digestion and elimination. It acts as a laxative and dTriphala is a blend of three herbs. It's famous for its anti-aging effects since ages. Acharya Charaka has explained in detail about this herbal blend in Charaka Samhita (ayruveda text), included under the category 'Rasayana' which means Rejuvenation.
How effective is Ashwagandha in managing women’s health disorders?
Ashwagandha or Winter Cherry is one of the most important herb of Ayurveda (the traditional system of medicine in India) used for millennia as a Rasayana for its wide ranging health benefits. Today let’s see how important is this herb for women’s health disorders.
Ayurvedic view points on Spring Cleanse
Spring is around the corner. Now is a great time to consider a natural way to detoxify your body and declutter your mind. Most health practitioners recommend a cleansing program every season because of all chemicals we encounter in our day to day life that include food, personal-care products and our environment.
What is an Ayurvedic Diet ?
In Ayurveda there is a whole set of guidelines on what to eat, how to eat and when to eat based on body constitution or Prakruti, season and time of the day. Eating mindfully in the right way helps in preventing diseases, boosting immunity and what not.
Turmeric for Skin
According to Ayurveda, Turmeric is the most beneficial drug for Diabetes. It is also beneficial in most of the urinary disorders. It's useful in most of the toxic conditions. It's a natural detoxifier and has antibacterial properties. It is useful as antidote for most of the insect bites. It's also useful in gout and relieves inflammation, swelling and improves skin complexion. Turmeric relieves constipation and is useful in removing facial hair naturally.
Healthy sources of Omega 3 Fatty acids
Learn more about they amazing natural sources of omega3s that boost energy, mood and a healthy mind body and skin!
10 Tips for Improving your energy levels
Feeling tired on a regular basis is extremely common. I often get questions from my clients saying ‘These days I feed so tired, I don’t feel healthy from inside. Why so ? ‘
This blog is an answer for all such worries.
‘Bandhas’ in the practice of Yoga
In traditional yoga practice there are three inner locks or bodily maneuvers responsible for trapping the prana or the vital energy and there by stimulate the nerve conduction and illuminate the Chakras. These three inner locks are called as the Bandhas.
The Magic of Beets
Everything you need to Know about this super colored Vegetable,Beets and beet products are becoming more popular these days. They are low- calorie food packed with a variety of Nutrients.
Aromatherapy for Mind and Body
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. As an Ayurveda practitioner I often face questions like ' Is aromatherapy a branch of Ayurveda?' Or 'Is there any relationship between these two alternate systems of healing?' One thing is clear many are unaware of the use of essential oil or importance of aromatherapy in Ayurveda practice.
Preparing the Ground for Mindful Eating – Fruity Quinoa Breakfast
Quinoa, often described as a ‘superfood’ or a ‘super grain,’ has become popular among the health conscious, with good reason. It is a super package of protein, fiber, Vitamins and minerals.
The quinoa has been called a pseudo-cereal for botanical reasons but also because of its unusual composition and exceptional balance between oil, protein and fat. The quinoa is an excellent example of 'functional food' that aims at lowering the risk of various diseases.1
How to implement pranayama in daily life?
Pranayama is the art or yogic breathing or breathing control and is the heart of yogic exercises. The yogis and Buddhists have always claimed that Pranayama or breathing control can help us to focus on our tasks.
Aloe Vera – Top reasons to use it
Do you know the Sanskrit name of Aloe vera? Aloe Vera is called as ‘Kumari’ in Sanskrit. The meaning of the word ‘Kumari’ is Young girl. There are generally two interpretations for this name.
Raisins - Ayurveda perspective and Recipes
The health benefits of raisins include relief from constipation, acidosis, anemia, fever and sexual dysfunction. Raisins have also been known to help in attempts to gain weight in a healthy way, as well as for their positive impact on eye health dental care, and bone quality.