Ayurveda

  Women are an integral part of the earth as they are bestowed with the superpower of creation. They e n dure a lot of pain and stress throughout their life, going through a series of changes that include menarche, pregnancy, postnatal period, and menopause as some of the significant ones. All these stages cause substantial hormonal imbalances leading to physiological as well as emotional alterations. However, Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine known for its holistic approach, assists in the treatment of the resulting diseases due to such imbalances. Besides, women’s health is indispensable for a healthy future generation and including an ayurvedic diet and lifestyle can empower women physically, mentally, and emotionally. Menarche, which is the onset of menstruation, can occur in girls from 10 to 15 years. It varies between communities taking into account the variations in lifestyle. According to Ayurveda, early or late menarche indicates health issues. It can also be due to ...

  Skin is the most exposed organ of our body and that is one of the main reasons why Skin gets afflicted with diseases and infections. While there are creams and medicines to alleviate skin issues, these solutions could incite side effects. However, Ayurveda — one of the oldest healthcare system, offers natural and holistic solutions to tackle skin issues. Failing to treat Skin diseases can potentially lead to more malicious conditions and diseases like cancer. Therefore, it’s of utmost importance to treat Skin diseases at the earliest. As per Ayurve d a, our body consists of three doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and it’s when the dosha balance disrupts, Skin diseases or any disease for that matter arise. Improper diet and an unhealthy lifestyle can be vital the reasons for the imbalance of doshas.  Skin disorders  can vary from rough appearance and redness to burning sensation and swelling. In Ayurveda, skin problems like dryness and roughness of the skin are said to be...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...