Weight Loss

According to Ayurveda, napping during the day may lead to weight gain. Yes, you read that right!  Naps or daytime sleep, according to the Ayurvedic texts, can contribute toward weight gain even if you’re on a diet and working out regularly. Various Ayurvedic texts mention how daytime sleep can be …

Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, is used as an Ayurvedic supplement very frequently. However, a commonly asked question is whether Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) interferes with one’s weight loss/weight gain goals or not. Well, find out the detailed answer in this article! Ashwagandha has been used extensively around the world …

Burning belly fat remains a top health priority for millions of people around the world. Many are not able to lose weight because they are unsure how to lose the belly fat. If this is you, a proper belly fat loss diet and these Ayurvedic home remedies may help. Take …

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 …

The Ayurvedic formulation called Triphala is a highly economical, natural way of losing extra pounds at home, without any adverse effects. Use Triphala for weight loss, detoxification, to fight constipation and inflammation in the digestive tract. Triphala simultaneously cleanses, tones and detoxifies the entire digestive system, which leads to perfect weight loss. …

There are many reasons for weight gain. The most prominent one is compulsive eating caused by anxiety or tension. All the more reason to start a meditation practice. Meditation therapy for weight loss can be a huge support. Eating stimulates the satiety center of the brain. Lack of satisfaction in …

Do you dream of having a flat belly but want to lose weight in a healthy way? Are you ready for a holistic approach to weight loss, one that feels healthy and balanced rather than promising unrealistic results? Then Ayurveda is the best answer. Why? According to Ayurveda, obesity or …

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made in a two-step fermentation process. Acetic acid is the main active component. This main active component has various benefits for fat loss. Apple cider vinegar recipes can reduce fat storage, increase fat burning, improve blood sugar and insulin response as well as reduce appetite. …

This spinach soup for weight loss recipe is easy to make and satisfying, not to mention lean and nutritious. Spinach has long been famous for its ability to give energy instantaneously. Remember Popeye the Sailor Man? While this leafy green won’t cause your biceps to inflate like balloons, it is …

Weight loss is an issue on nearly everyone’s mind at one time or another. Everyone wants to be slim and toned. Before resorting to liposuction or medications however, try these Ayurvedic weight loss home remedies. Rekindle your metabolic fire and life naturally. Watch your weight and stay in shape easily with …

In reality, holding on to weight and looking older (and feeling it) are two expressions of the same root cause: depletion. The habits we cultivate over our lives which result in depletion (vata imbalance), are the same that result in unhealthy eating and exercise patterns, and poor self care. I’m …

Most of the daily routine centers on what you do the first two hours of the morning. This includes tongue scraping and the oral care habits we discussed in the previous article called ‘A Lover’s Morning Routine‘. Now we’ll learn how to nourish the rest of your body with easy self-care. …

This is a continuation from yesterday’s article, “Losing weight the Ayurveda way (part 1).” Be sure to read it first for Nadia’s introduction to the topic and her discussion of option 1: gradual weight loss. OPTION 2: FAST WEIGHT LOSS I’m not a lover of losing weight quickly because I …

(Stay tuned tomorrow for the second half of this two-part series…) At our most recent Mudita Health Retreat, we had a lot of women come along who were concerned about their weight. They didn’t necessarily want to lose weight but they obviously didn’t want to gain any. They were power-walking …

Perhaps nothing could be more frustrating and painful than experiencing an ongoing struggle with weight and overall wellness. If you’re one of these individuals, then chances are you’re desperate for results and have probably tried the latest weight loss trends with disappointing, and often disheartening, results. You’ve cut calories, gone …

No one is immune to worry about weight. Most of us think we should be leaner. A few of you have the opposite issue and are working to gain weight and build strength. Regardless of what your goal is, Ayurveda offers tips for weight gain and tips for weight loss …