Ayurveda

  The five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space, make up everything inside us and around us. Further, the combination of these elements results in the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The body type of a person depends on the dominant dosha present in their body. Since the human body and nature are in sync, during seasonal changes, your bodies change too. However, following an   ayurvedic seasonal routine   helps you to manage seasonal changes in your body. Besides, most   Kerala ayurvedic retreats   provide treatments to rejuvenate your body by primarily balancing your dosha imbalances. Ayurv e da recommends following a daily routine to maintain proper health. It includes daily bowel movements, brushing, tongue scraping, bathing, regular eating and sleeping habits, and so on. Incorporating an ayurvedic lifestyle in your life makes it easier to stick to an ayurvedic routine. Now let us get to know how to manage seasonal changes the ayurvedic way. Win...

  Helicobacter Pylori infection is one of the common gut infections affecting most of the world’s popu l ation. While it may only cause mild symptoms in many, there are chances it can lead to complications like an ulcer or even cancer if left untreated. However, it can be treated naturally, and this is where Ayurveda comes to the aid. Ayurvedic treatment for H. Pylori infection consists of herbal remedies, lifestyle changes, and  ayurvedic health tips . Besides, Ayurveda balances the three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, to maintain proper health. An  ayurvedic consultation  with an ayurvedic practitioner should help you receive the most suitable treatment based on your requirements. Now, let us brief you on the infection before getting to  H. Pylori Ayurveda  remedies. Helicobacter Pylori Infection H. Pylori infection is contagious and passes from one person to another through saliva containing the bacteria. Moreover, one might get infected by consuming co...

  Yoga and Ayurveda are related to each other in so many ways since both are parts of the ancient Vedi c  system.  Ayurveda , as one of the four secondary Vedic teachings, deals with healing. Meanwhile, Yoga, one of the six Vedic philosophy systems, deals with spiritual practice. Though both serve different purposes, Yoga and Ayurveda can be used as a combination to provide an even better holistic healing. In fact, most of the ayurvedic treatments incorporate Yoga to improve the efficacy of the treatment. Further, the connection between Yoga and Ayurveda can be well established through three aspects, their origin, fundamentals, and objectives. Origin Both Ayurveda and Yoga are of Indian origin and dates back thousands of years. Originated around the same time in the same region, both are based on the Vedic systems prevalent at the time. It is believed that Ayurveda and Yoga emerged in ancient India during the Indus valley civilization and the Vedic period. As a result, bo...

  Ayurveda which means “The Science Of Life”, is an ancient medicine system with its origin from the I n dian subcontinent. The knowledge of Ayurveda transferred through generations chiefly via oral teachings for thousands of years and is still prevalent. It follows a holistic approach, focusing primarily on preventing diseases as well as maintaining good health through herbal remedies, dietary and lifestyle changes, etc. Moreover, Ayurveda takes into consideration physical, mental, and spiritual health when treating a patient. The body constitution varies from one person to another, and Ayurveda offers a unique therapy based on the patient’s body type, thus making it more effective. Further, the variation depends on the balance of the three doshas Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, in your body. The benefits of ayurvedic treatments are as follows. Holistic Approach Ayurveda’s holistic approach balances your mind, body, and soul, thus offering a permanent solution to your ailments by treating...

  According to Ayurveda, healthy digestive energy (Agni) is essential for proper digestion. An imbalance in Agni affects digestion and leads to the accumulation of undigested food in the gastrointestinal tract, thus causing  digestive disorders . Furthermore, digestive energy depends on a number of factors like diet, eating habits, stress, etc. However, Ayurveda, through specific diets and therapies, assists in the treatment of digestive problems. The ayurvedic way of treating digesti v e diseases consists of both symptomatic and constitutional treatments. Symptomatic treatment is done by including herbs in your diet to improve digestion and absorption of nutrients. Besides, ayurvedic massages and therapies are performed as well. And, constitutional treatment is done by making significant improvements in your eating habits and lifestyle. It helps to correct the root causes of ailments. Stomach ulcer is a common ailment that occurs when the lining of the digestive tract gets da...

  Muscle and joint pain are common conditions occurring due to overuse or disuse of the joints and the muscles. Further, it can be due to strains, sprains and underlying diseases like arthritis. Muscle and joint pain can also be a result of deficiencies of vitamin D, calcium, etc and metabolic disorders. As per Ayurveda, it can be due to toxin (Ama) buildup or Vata imbalance. Whatever the reason, Ayurveda, with its holistic approach, addresses the root cause and treats the condition accordingly. According to Ayurv e da, reducing toxin buildups and restoring Vata balance assists in the treatment of joint and muscle pain. The weakening of digestive energy or Agni causes indigestion and leads to toxin accumulation. Toxin buildups can be reduced with the help of ayurvedic detoxes. The detoxes consist of Purvakarma, a preliminary phase comprising procedures like Snehana or oil therapy, and Swedana or steam therapy. Further, Panchakarma, a detailed session involving therapeutics like Vir...

  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 ...