pitta

The Three Doshas of Ayurveda

The ayurvedic qualities of Nature The ancient ayurvedics observed Nature and agreed that there were some qualities – such as hot/cold, dry/moist, static/mobile, rough/smooth, dense/subtle – that were useful in medicine. These are the same qualities that are found in the body and mind, and in diseases.  They realised that when some qualities in Nature [...]

Hair Loss and Pitta Dosha

Pitta is one of the three ayurvedic doshas, and is made up of fire and water elements. Pitta is considered to govern the health of skin and hair, and where there is an excess of Pitta, skin health can be adversely affected, and there is a tendency for early greying of hair, and premature hair [...]

Ayurvedic Approach to Menopause

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, [...]

The Healing Principles of Ayurveda

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 [...]