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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 …

What Is Ama? The word ‘ama’ is the combination of ‘am’ dhatu (tissue) with ‘nich’ pratyaya1. Ama is a Sanskrit term for ahaar (food) that is absorbed into the system without being properly digested. The word ama found in Ayurvedic medical literature basically means incompletely fermented and unripened substances.2 The …

The digestive process is very important for our health and Ayurveda has many recommendations to improve this function. Many times, people who have an excess of Vata become imbalanced and this manifests in the body as indigestion. An aggravated Vata leads to an irregular fire at the digestive and tissue …

Agni is an Ayurvedic term meaning “digestive fire.” When Agni is in good supply, you feel well and your digestion is strong. For improved digestion and to increase Agni, it is best to eat meals at the same time every day. Breakfast should be light, lunch fairly substantial, and dinner …

“Ayurveda is all about digestion. The food we eat, the beverages we drink, the sights we see, the books we read, the conversations we have and emotions we feel. How do you digest your life experiences?” One of the Ayurvedic principles that helps digestion is the element of Fire. Fire …

I’m sure you’ve seen this movie cliche. It’s early morning; a couple wakes up in bed and immediately starts kissing and making out. It’s a staple of romantic comedies everywhere. The first thought I have when I see this: “Wow, they must have really good Agni!” Yes, I’m an Ayurvedic …

Ama, the toxic waste-product of inefficient digestion, can accumulate at any time of the year. Experiencing ama during the holidays is not uncommon. At this time of year we’re particularly susceptible to it. The bounty of festive meals and lots of sweets tempts us to overeat and eat at irregular …

You don’t need to know everything about Ayurveda to really succeed with an Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle. Yes, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with Ayurveda, especially when you’re first starting out. There’s a lot of information to ingest and it can easily become confusing. You’re probably also really eager to …

Are you feeling run down and tired even before your day gets going? Do you need more energy to complete your “to do” list? Do you get irritable because you are fatigued? If this is an ongoing issue, you should visit your health care practitioner, as fatigue is a common …

It may seem that symptoms like gas, acne, skin rashes and indigestion are small annoyances that we have to cope with, but the rishis who wrote the Ayurvedic texts more than 5,000 years ago knew differently. They understood that our bodies naturally want to be in sync with nature, and …

Yoga Nidra is now my go-to any time I need deep relaxation. It used to be a bath, then add abhyanga once I learned about Ayurveda.  Now, for preventative medicine, as well as luxurious self-care, I lie on my back for an hour.  Of course, it’s more than that. This …

As published as “Featured Today Highlight, Popular Lately, and Top 10 Blogs of the Week on Elephant Journal. Many people, particularly those who live in colder regions of the world, really look forward to the freedom and joy often associated with the summer season. Ayurveda lovers, however, actually eagerly anticipate …