Pleasant smells are known to lift mood swings, reduce anxiety and stress, improves memory and cognition.

For Pitta persons, soothing, sweet and hydrating scents are ideal.

Pumpkin is a rich source of Betacarotene and Consuming foods rich in beta-carotene may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer, offer protection against asthma and heart disease and delay aging and body degeneration. Pumpkins are also a rich source of fibers.

As an Ayurveda practitioner I would like to say classical Ayurveda describes hair washing as a dinacharya or daily routine. But the fact that water in ancient days was purer and easily available should also be taken in to consideration. Nowadays, the high chlorine or bleach content in water can give rise to various hair problems including dry scalp and itching. So, skipping your hair wash once or twice a week is always fine.

This homemade dry shampoo not only cleanses your hair of all the dirt but also leaves it smooth, shiny, and silky. It can be used for all hair types.

Diwali or Deepavali signifies the triumph of good over evil. It is called as the festival of lights and is one of the most celebrated holiday seasons in India. To represent the victory of light over darkness, clay lamps are lighted and fire crackers are burned.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is an ancient vinegar formulation prepared with the process of fermentation of apple juice or crushed apples. It is generally sour in taste and pale or amber in color. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used for centuries as a health boosting tonic.

Practicing Mudras while doing meditation quiet the background chatter of your mind thereby increasing the concentration and mindfulness. They can act as the bridge between your inner spiritual experience and your outer interactions with the world.

A regular yoga mudra practice may help you channel the internal energy and, thus, balance the Chakras and awaken the Five Elements in your body.

Mudra is a Sanskrit word. It is derived from root words Mud + Dhra meaning that which dissolves duality

and brings the deity and devotee together.

The Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā is a classic fifteenth-century Sanskrit manual on hatha yoga, written by

Svātmārāma is among the most influential surviving texts on hatha yoga. As per this textbook there is

not much differences between Bandhas and Mudras.

Mantras are vedic in origin. Ayurveda is considered as the upaveda or auxiliary knowledge of Atharva Veda. In Ayurveda, apart from herbal remedies for diseases, a Daivavyapashrayya treatment (magico-religious practices) is one of the important management measures. Mantra recitation is the part of it which is cited to enhance the healing. It is equally applicable in preventive and therapeutic aspects.

A key part of Ahara niyama or Dietary rules in Ayurveda is the selection of proper / healthy eating timings. This influences the capacity to digestion and assimilation. In fact, choosing the correct time to eat each meal has a similar influence as choosing what to eat, on our health. 

Corn not only provides the necessary calories for healthy, daily metabolism, but is also a rich source of Vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E and many minerals. Its high fiber content ensures that it plays a significant role in the prevention of digestive ailments like constipation and hemorrhoids as well as colorectal cancer. The antioxidants present in corn also act as anti-carcinogenic agents and prevent Alzheimer disease.

Corn or maize is one of the most popular cereals in the world and forms the staple food in many countries, including the United States and many African countries. In Ayurveda corn has certain properties which make it beneficial for certain body types.

When it comes to Ayurveda, a lot of questions are asked about the theory behind and the treatment methodologies. Here we are addressing the most common questions about Ayurveda.

Lavender has been shown to provide both medicinal and cosmetic applications. Incorporated in many types of beauty products, the predominantly purple herb is purifying and soothing. Lavender has shown most effective in addressing fungal infections, relieving the irritation of eczema and minimizing accelerated hair loss. The oil is added to shampoos leaving your tresses softer, smoother and naturally fragrant. 

Moong Dal is filled with proteins and is low carb. It’s one of the best vegetarian superfood and yellow moong bean is extremely light for digestion. Moong Dal is one of the low carb Dal when compared to others in the group.

Hair grows out of tiny pockets in your skin called ‘follicles’. It grows from roots made up of cells of proteins. There are blood vessels under your scalp which feed the blood giving rise to more cells and thereby making the hair grow.

As it grows, it passes the oil glands (sebaceous) which add oil to hair keeping it shiny and lustrous. The hair shaft is the part of the hair you see outside is actually dead hair. It’s only the root that grows!

Summer is over and fall season has begun. There is a sudden change in the environment, the hot days have changed in to crisp fall weather. 

Acharya Charaka says “The strength and complexion of the person knowing and practicing the suitable diet and regimen for every season is accordingly enhanced” [Ref Cha.Sa #3]

Have you heard about Ramayana? Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem which narrates the struggle of divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon King Ravan. It is one of the Hindu Ithihasa. The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient epics in world literature. It consists of nearly 24,000 verses (mostly set in the Shloka meter), divided into seven Kandas (books) and about 500 sargas (chapters). In Hindu tradition, it is considered to be the adi-kavya (first poem). It depicts the duties of relationships, portraying ideal characters like the ideal father, the ideal servant, the ideal brother, the ideal husband and the ideal king.

Ayurveda gives real importance to Physical exercise and is described in detail regarding the benefits of practicing it daily.