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Pregnancy can be the most beautiful yet stressful time in a woman’s life. Prenatal care of a pregnant woman based on ayurvedic principles is non invasive, natural, effective and absolutely safe. According to Ayurveda, pregnancy and delivery can be a rejuvenating experience and a positive highlight in every woman’s life. Among the branches of ayurvedic […]

Simply put, Ama is a term that denotes undigested food that gets absorbed into the system without proper assimilation. Such partly digested material cannot be used by the system, and acts to clog it, eliciting an immune reaction. The formation of Ama is the first stage of energy vitiation. It can accumulate in different parts

Cervical Spondylosis is a kind of Arthritis characterised by osteophyte growth in the spine that affects cervical vertebrae and is characterized by pain at the back of the neck (radiating towards the upper limbs). In Ayurveda, it is known as Grivasandhigatvata. It is characterized by some degenerative changes in the cervical vertebrae. This, when coupled

India is home to 18 per cent of the world’s population and according to the recent Global Burden of Disease (GBD) survey, it has the highest incidence of both acute and chronic respiratory disorders. Air pollution is one of the leading causes of severe respiratory ailments affecting people across age groups, including those who are

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