Stress is a necessary part of life, and also of growth. Without physical stress, our muscles cannot develop, and we cannot build endurance. This is called “eustress” or good stress. When the body is stressed by a threatening or challenging event, the adrenal glands secrete adrenalin, which prepares the body for “Fight-or-Flight.” After the threatening [...]
Ayurvedic fertility is a natural approach to optimising conception and child health. For most people, having a child is a joy, bringing thoughts of the pleasures of watching this baby grow into a fine young person. Why is it that, sometimes, conceiving a child – such a natural process amongst the birds and the bees – [...]
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a root that has many health benefits, and been used as medicine from ancient times to support the blood, liver, immune system and joints. It is called Haridra in Sanskrit, or generally Haldi. The taste of turmeric is bitter and pungent and it gives heat to body, which enables body to [...]
Your skin needs extra care in winter and Ayurvedic skin care methods can be very helpful. Because of dry chilly winds any skin type can get dry in this season and results in dry, dull, lifeless and wrinkled skin. Ayurveda gives some simple and effective solutions for this season, which are easy to do at [...]
Are you feeling overweight, sluggish, clogged up, mentally confused at the end of Winter? These may be symptoms of accumulation of toxins, called Ama in Ayurveda. Consider doing a simple Spring Cleanse. A cleanse is an easy way to buffer your health and protect your well-being for the coming months and beyond. Spring is the [...]
Menopause is not a disease, but a normal part of life. This is the normal process in the women’s body. For over 5000 years, Ayurveda has acknowledged menopause as a natural transition. Ayurveda reassures us that menopause can be health-promoting, spiritually-transforming and free of troublesome symptoms. Experts today are affirming this positive view of menopause, [...]
Heart is the important marma (Vital organ) and one must protect the function of heart. As long as heart is beating life is present and movement it stops beating the body is dead. If heart function is normal all body activities are normal and vice versa. Heart is the location of mind and fear, grief, [...]
Diet and lifestyle are two major factors that influence on hair are Poor diet, illness and deficiencies of any particular vitamin and mineral affects the quality of hair and problems like dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying etc. First find out Constitution and hair Vata constitution: dark, dry, coarse, wiry or frizzy and tend to [...]
Ayurveda is the ancient natural healing system of India, which has deep roots over 6000 years old. Ayurveda balances physical body but also balances mind and soul. Ayurveda is now recognized as one of the most important alternative healing system of mind-body-soul and its popularity is spreading throughout the world. Ayurvedic consultations includes diet and [...]
