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Improve Bone Health through Ayurveda

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  Everyone wishes to have healthy bones as we are aware of its functions like providing an overall structure of the body, protecting internal organs, anchoring muscles, storing calcium, etc. Bone health is important in every stage of life, and we need to take care of it for a healthy tomorrow. One of the common bone health problems that we usually see is the Osteoporosis and low bone mass. To protect your bones for Locomotors care, it’s best to incorporate diet and lifestyle changes that help in strengthening bones naturally. Remember, prevention is better than cure. The A y urvedic approach to bone health In  Ayurveda , it says about ‘dhatus’ the seven types of tissues. Among them, the ‘Asthidhatu’ or bone tissue takes its fifth place among the seven which provides a solid structure to the body. These dhatus are the structures that build a body and any imbalances to these structures lead to  diseases of locomotor system and muscle joint pains . According to Ayurveda, bon...

Ayurveda for Healthy Digestion

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  According to   Ayurveda , indigestion is the basic cause of almost all problems in the body. If your digestive system works well, most of the diseases can be prevented and the health issues that you already face can be eliminated easily. Ayurvedic rules for easy digestion - Have a glass of water immediately after waking up Drinking water immediately after waking up he l ps to solve many of the digestion problems. This helps to stimulate the work of the intestine and aids in removing toxins and other waste materials. Ayurveda suggests to keep some water in a copper container from the evening and have it in the morning. It’s also recommended to have a glass of hot water mixed a squeezed lemon and a little honey. - Eat when hungry Eat when you really feel hungry. This is the best time to have food as the body indicates you it’s time to eat. Don’t follow this if you have any kind of eating disorder or if you are tired or depressed. Don’t allow stress or emotional deficiencies ma...

How Ayurveda Helps In Treating COVID-19

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  Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine capable of preventing and treating diseases as well as mai n taining proper health. And it is a necessity to maintain good health, especially during these times, as the worldwide spread of COVID-19 caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to an ongoing pandemic. Though multiple numbers of vaccines are available now, either undergoing trials or ready for vaccination, the effectiveness and side effects are still a question. Apart from social distancing, wearing a mask, and proper hygiene, the one thing that we can do to ready ourselves to fight COVID-19 is to enhance our immunity the natural way. And, recent studies have given promising results in the efficacy of  Ayurveda  in combating COVID-19. As almost every one of us might be aware, COVID-19 primarily affects the lungs thus affecting the respiratory system. So maintaining a healthy respiratory system is very important. A regular session o...

Approaching Diabetes The Ayurvedic Way

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  Diabetes, also known as ‘Madhumeh’ in  Ayurveda , is a metabolic disorder characterized by an increase   in blood sugar levels. Based on Ayurveda, diabetes can occur due to Avarana, which is the blockage of channels in the body, and Dhatukshaya, which is the depletion of tissues in the body. Moreover, it can be genetic and acquired due to an unhealthy lifestyle. A sedentary way of living has become more common these days eventually leading to obesity, diabetes, and a lot of other health issues. Ultimately, diabetes is caused due to the lack of insulin production or the body not responding to the insulin produced. However, following an  Ayurvedic diet , and a healthy lifestyle, significantly helps in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Diabetes, irrespective of its types, is identified by indications like increased thirst and hunger, excessive urination, sudden weight loss, fatigue, blurry vision, and slow healing of cuts and wounds. Further, blood tests on su...