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Let’s take a look at what the paleovedic diet is and what an Ayurvedic approach to food really looks like. The Ayurvedic Approach To Food Ayurvedic medicine reminds us that we should “eat to live” and not “live to eat.” While it is critical to plan meals carefully and try …

The Relevance Of Probiotics In Ayurveda Probiotic is a term that is rapidly gaining popularity in the drug and pharmaceutical industries these days. Here we take a look at the benefits of probiotics, their uses in Ayurveda, and the best Ayurvedic probiotics for gut health. Probiotics are live bacteria and …

Meet The Rhythm of Autumn With Ayurveda What can we drink as we move into autumn? As Vata holds strong, coming out from under Pitta’s bright light of summer, there’s more warm drinks, more focus on grounding. Warm, moist, delicious. Vata dosha thrives on sweet, sour, and salty tastes. Sour …

The Ayurvedic Solution To Maintaining Nervous Health With the kind of lifestyles that people follow these days, mental health and nervous system issues have become commonplace. Ayurveda offers an ideal solution –medhya rasayanas (Ayurvedic nootropics). Common issues people face nowadays include anxiety, depression, unnecessary stress, and mood swings. While conventional psychotropic …

Hyperlipidemia is the elevation of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream. These lipids include cholesterol, cholesterol esters (compounds), phospholipids, and triglycerides. Does Ghee raise cholesterol? Read on to find out! Hyperlipidemia or elevated lipids lead to atherosclerosis (blockage) of the heart’s vessels leading to vascular diseases. Hyperlipidemias may be associated with …

Drinking hot water is a famous Ayurvedic remedy to maintain wellbeing. Many people follow it because it’s easy to do, but it’s actually not advisable to drink hot water all the time. So how do you know when and when not to drink hot water? In the Ayurvedic texts there …

An Ayurvedic practitioner is a person who practices Ayurvedic medicine and holistic techniques as mentioned in Ayurveda, the ancient, complete medical system of India. The word ‘Ayurvedic’ denotes the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is the oldest system of medicine which originated in the Indian subcontinent. In simple language, it …

Oil pulling is rooted in the traditional Indian system of medicine called Ayurveda. Oil pulling involves holding or swishing oil or other medicated liquids in the mouth for preventive and healing purposes. Does oil pulling work? If so, what does it do? Let’s take a look at oil pulling, some scientific studies, …

Temples are the flat region on either side of the forehead, behind the eyes. They are one of the most sensitive and delicate parts of the head. Sore temples or temple pain is truly uncomfortable. What does it mean if your temples hurt? Read through for temple headache relief with …

Triphala is an Ayurvedic compound herb that has been used for hundreds of years to cleanse the body. It has numerous benefits, including weight loss, but may have some potential side effects. Can triphala cause bloating? Let’s take a look at some concerns you need to be aware of when …

According to Ayurveda, a marma point is a juncture point in the body where two or more types of tissue meet. How many marma points are in the body? Numerous. Where are these marma points located? What is the importance of these marma points? We’ll answer all these questions and more …

Both ashwagandha and triphala are superstar herbs in their own way. But can you take ashwagandha and triphala together? They’ve been used for millennia to relieve stress, support detoxification from endogenous and exogenous toxins and assist in every area of health.  Let’s first take a look at ashwagandha and triphala …

You may be familiar with Ashwagandha as an adaptogen, useful in PCOS, thyroid conditions, anxiety, acne and sexual health. But will Ashwagandha help you sleep? According to Ayurveda, sleep is one of the three pillars of health that supports the human body. Those three pillars are Ahara (diet) Nidra (sleep), and …

Turmeric has taken the world by storm in the past few years. Not that it is a newly discovered spice, but because it hadn’t made its way to the west until recently. Turmeric has so many benefits, one of which is aiding in weight loss. In addition to answering your question, …

Eating at night has been associated with so many discussions these days. Does eating at night make you weight gain? Let’s have a look at this. The main reason for weight gain is accumulating too many calories without physical exercise itself. READ MORE: Triphala For Weight Loss, 3 Apple Cider …

Can triphala cause acid reflux?  In Ayurvedic medicine triphala has been regarded as the safest laxative to use in cleansing the colon, relieving constipation and toning the gastrointestinal tract.  Before we answer this question, let’s have a little introduction to what is acid reflux according to Ayurveda and how it …

Turmeric is known as the ‘golden spice’ for its bright orange color. It is highly valued by the ancient science of Ayurveda. It improves memory, reduces inflammation, boosts brain function and increases free radicals. But will turmeric lower blood pressure? Turmeric is certainly beneficial for those with high blood pressure. …

Great question! You’re probably also wondering about stress. Ashwagandha and tulsi can be taken together for more powerful stress-relieving results. Let’s review each herb individually and then we’ll address safety, stress, ashwagandha tulsi tea, contraindications and more. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article. Ashwagandha And Tulsi The Ayurvedic Properties …

Before answering this common question, ‘Can triphala cause diarrhea?’, it’s important to know what triphala actually does. Here’s a brief rundown of what we’ll cover in this article. More Than A Laxative Triphala Safety 3 Types Of Digestive Tracts Triphala And The Microbiome Can Triphala Cause Diarrhea? More Than A …

According to the American Thyroid Association, an estimated 20 million people have some form of thyroid disease,1 many of whom are experiencing hypothyroidism. Let’s take a look at hypothyroidism symptoms and Ayurvedic remedies for hypothyroidism. What Is The Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the …

According to Ayurveda, marma points are the joining point where muscle (mamsa), vein (sira), ligament (snayu), bone (asthi) and joint (sandhi) meet. These are special points (sthana) in the human body and any injury to these marmas may lead to disease, disability and if not properly treated even fatal conditions. Here, …

The most common causes of thyroid dysfunction are the autoimmune conditions known as Hashimoto’s disease, which causes the thyroid gland to become underactive (hypothyroidism), and Grave’s disease, which causes the thyroid gland to become over-active (hyperthyroidism). In both these scenarios, the immune system begins to attack the cells of the …

A big part of weight control is learning how to control food cravings. Whether you have sugar cravings or salt cravings, all kinds of food cravings signify an imbalance of doshas.  We have these cravings when we want to eat the unhealthiest, tastiest of foods, and that’s when we often …