Diet + Lifestyle

According to Ayurveda, infertility occurs when a person’s reproductive tissue or Shukra dhatu remains bereft of nutrition. The Ayurvedic diet for infertility focuses on developing healthy reproductive tissue (Shukra dahtu). It is said that if the dietetics is not observed, even medicines are not useful.1 The Ayurvedic Diet For Infertility …

The seven days at both the end and the commencement of  seasons (ritus) is known as Rithu sandhi. The gap between seasons is generally a delicate period. During this time immunity, strength and digestion reduces. What You Should Eat During Rithu Sandhi This time of fluctuation provides a natural opportunity to …

Coconut oil just got a caustic write-up online by the American Heart Association. Hopefully their “heart” was in the right place, but the study seems overarching and presumptuous because it presumes all saturated fat to be the same and that it alone, is the root cause of most heart disease. …

Water is, of course, rarely just water. Pure substance is hard to find in this world anymore and Ayurveda provides simple tools to discern what else is present in our water. This allows us to forgo complex chemical testing. By assessing what the mix is, we can intuit how the water will …

In Ayurveda sex or abramacharya as it is known, is given due importance for maintaining one’s mental and physical health. Sex is considered one of the three aspects of life which maintain health, along with diet and sleep.1 Abramcharya is a controlled and disciplined manner of sexual intercourse which helps …

An Ayurveda breakfast takes into account your dosha or Ayurvedic body type and follows certain guidelines to ensure good digestion. Let’s take a look at some healthy breakfast ideas from Ayurveda. The Importance Of A Healthy Breakfast We all know that a balanced breakfast is important for starting the day. …

Oil pulling is an important part of Ayurvedic daily routine practices that support and maintain good health. Oil pulling benefits are numerous. Oil pulling is classically described in ancient Ayurvedic literature – the Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya. In all three of these ancient Ayurvedic texts various kinds …

Losing hair? Ayurveda has some suggestions for what you should eat. Include these foods and supplements in your routine – This is a hair loss diet! What you eat affects your overall health and hair is no exception. A healthy diet rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals is essential for …

Here we’ll discuss a Pitta Kapha pacifying diet along with a sample menu and Ayurveda approved recipes for Pitta-Kapha individuals. Pitta dominated Pitta Kapha prakriti (Pitta Kapha body type) has a unique advantage. If the two doshas work complementary to each other and remain in balance, then they have a …

Let’s take a look at the Kapha Pitta diet.  Kapha dominated Kapha Pitta prakriti (Kapha Pitta body type) poses a unique challenge to the person having this dual prakriti. 1 The primary Kapha being dominated by the earth and water element antagonizes the fiery nature of the secondary dosha (Pitta) …

A Vata Pitta diet can be a bit confusing. Vata and Pitta doshas are opposite in nature. If you’re a Vata Pitta type, how do you cater to both doshas? One dosha is a hot dosha and is responsible for warmth in your body. The other dosha is a cold …

A Pitta Vata diet can be a bit confusing. It might be interesting for you to know though, that the dual prakriti (body type) is the commonest form of prakriti. So if you’re wondering how to cater to two doshas which are opposite in nature, you’re not alone! In this …

In Sanskrit, there are myriad words for rice describing their many states of being, presentation, and consumption. One common word is अन्न, “anna,” which can translate to mean rice that is ready to eat. This word is also seen dancing through the Vedas relating to the external body, or that …

To choose the healthiest vegetables for fall, divide the season into two parts. Early fall represents the Indian summer with moderately warm days. Late fall represents the colder part of the season that is slowly welcoming winter. Fall is definitely a very romantic season. And yet, it is a crucial …

A Pitta diet is best suited to those with a Pitta imbalance or a Pitta body type. Let’s look at the Pitta diet in detail and see what foods aggravate and pacify the Pitta dosha. In Ayurvedic medicine, diet is a therapeutic and preventative health measure to manage one’s state …

Here we examine the Kapha diet, a diet best suited to those with a Kapha imbalance or Kapha body type. In Ayurveda, the emphasis is placed on diet as a therapeutic and preventative health measure to manage one’s state of health. Following an Ayurvedic diet most appropriate for your body …

As many causes as there are for stress and anxiety, there are as many remedies around to tackle it, from foods for stress and anxiety to supplements and body therapies. While it is foolish to hope for a life only with highs, the important thing is to learn to manage …

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 …

Pitta, a combination of the fire and water elements has the qualities of being hot, sharp, penetrating, oily, light, spreading, and liquid. Let’s take a look at ways to fight Pitta inflammation. The functions of Pitta include: Digestion, absorption, and assimilation Metabolism Maintenance of body temperature Appetite and thirst Coloration …

Masala chai is an ancient medicinal drink originating from India and Southeast Asia. Simply known as chai in western countries, it has gained popularity and is offered along with coffee in many cafes. Many countries around the world use the word ‘chai’ to refer to plain black tea, and ‘masala’ …

Spices are considered medicine within Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India. You may associate them with meat rubs for barbecue or the occasional curry but you may not realize what a profoundly positive effect they could have on your health. Spices are the most nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich foods on the planet. As …

Just like any body system or organ, Ayurveda has its individualistic approach in looking at oral health, the health of the mouth. This is further defined by each individual’s constitution (Prakriti) and current environmental influences (weather, relationships, mental/emotional state, diet, and lifestyle) that make up an individual’s current state of …

Sexual health can be a confusing subject. While study of television programming found that in an average day, 70% of programs had sexual content;[1] up to 48% of teenager are engaging in intercourse[2]; sexuality among older adults is marginalized and even denied to some degree. Dr. Caroline Roberston describes that …