June 16, 2023

Constipation is one of the most common and troublesome digestive problems that affects us adversely and reduces the quality of life to a great extent. If left unaddressed, it may cause great discomfort, bleeding, pain and may or may not be accompanied by other health issues such as piles, fissures etc. What is constipation? There […]

The coming of the monsoon season or ‘varsha ritu’ signals relief from the scorching summer heat. But it can also cause aggravation of vata dosha. According to Ayurveda, Varsha Ritucharya is the recommended routine modification that must be adhered to to ward off the imbalances in the body during the Monsoon. This helps boost immunity

Most people believe that just because a product says ‘no harmful chemicals’ or ‘100% organic’, it means that it is safe for use. However, ayurvedic experts say otherwise. When it comes to choosing skincare products, most people are beginning to wake up to the goodness of natural and ethically sourced ingredients. Many of us want

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic health science that has been around for over 5,000 years. Its main focus is the overall well – being of the human body, mind and spirit and this is accomplished via preventive health care (proper dietary and lifestyle regimens – dincharya, ritucharya etc) and ayurvedic treatments for chronic or

Winter is characteristically like Vata Dosha (dry and cold) and has a harmful effect on joints. As one ages, problems like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, etc become aggravated during winters and cause a lot of pain. Here are some tips to preserve your joints in winters and keep them healthy by Dr Tarun Gupta, Senior

Most people struggle with the proper quantity to drink water. While that’s important, its equally important that we are mindful of ‘how’ water is consumed. The principles of Ayurveda suggest that the way you choose to drink water also affects your overall health. Ancient Ayurveda has numerous recommendations regarding tips to drink water which have

Are you holding back on exploring the world of benefits ayurveda has to offer to your mind, body and spirit? Let us dismantle some common myths that are instrumental in making it hard for you to switch to ayurveda. Read on and get ready to bust some myths! Let ayurveda heal you from within  Ayurveda

Ahara is one of the three pillars of life according to Ayurveda. The ancient science includes detailed descriptions of food and drink, with food classification based on their taste, therapeutic qualities, etc., food safety and measures for the same, different incompatibilities of food based on their tastes, processing, quantity, time, place, etc., and intake based

Vasti is an important Panchakarma technique in which medicinal decoctions and oils are instilled through rectal route into the colon. There are two types of vastis given alternatively for 8 or 16 days depending upon grade and severity of endometriosis. First type of vasti is Niruha vasti prepared with decoction, oil and herbs with the

One third of the women who suffer with endometriosis also suffer with migraines. Peri- menstruation increase in frequency of headache symptoms suggest key role of estrogen hormone. In fact, chronic pain can be a cluster condition where having one pain can heighten the pain sensitivity. There is still no clear research about the link between