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Ashwagandha For Energy Ashwagandha, also known as Winter Cherry or Withania somnifera is one of the most widely recognized and used Ayurvedic herbs. Here we take a look at ashwagandha’s use in Ayurveda, ashwagandha’s qualities and actions, and whether ashwagandha affects energy levels and fatigue. It’s names offer insights into …

According to Ayurveda, the process of child birth occurs due to the presence of Vata. There will be an increase in Vata post-delivery. The increased Vata can disturb the physical, mental and emotional well being of a new mom.  As the first step of Ayurvedic postnatal care, it’s important to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ashwagandha is an anxiety relief remedy that is effective, powerful and free of side-effects. It has anxiolytic, stress-relieving, neuro-protective properties which help foster a healthy mental environment. Ashwagandha has tons of other uses as well. In addition to anxiety relief, Ashwaganda is beneficial for sleep, acne, hypothyroidism, PCOS, arthritis, sexual …

One in 20 million people suffer from hypothyroidism. Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera helps hypothyroidism as it assists in balancing hormones and T4 levels. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen. It restores energy, supports adrenal function and combats depression, anxiety and stress. Keep reading to learn how hypothyroidism occurs, the Ayurvedic view, how Ashwagandha helps hypothyroidism …

The Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha is an adaptogen and has many uses including but not limited to fertility, arthritis, and PCOS. Taken internally, it is possible that ashwagandha helps acne. Acne is the most common skin condition. An estimated 80% of all people between 11 and 30 experiencing outbreaks of acne.1 …

Ayurvedic classical texts, clinical experiences and scientific evidence suggest the adaptogenic herb ashwagandha helps PCOS. What Is PCOS? PCOS stands for Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a common endocrine disorder in women in the reproductive age group. It is found in around 70% of women who have ovulation difficulties. …

If you’re wondering how to take ashwagandha and looking for some unique ideas and ashwagandha remedies, here’s a variety of Ayurveda-inspired ways of taking ashwagandha.  But first, let’s quickly explore what ashwagandha does. Ashwagandha, also known as the winter cherry or Indian ginseng is both a tonic and a sedative due to …

Ayurveda offers a range of natural treatments for sciatica and lower back pain. Ayurvedic remedies and treatments for sciatica pain relief are mentioned in this article. Lower back pain and sciatica are common disorders affecting up to 80% of people during their lifetime.1 According to Ayurveda, the lower back is …

Sexuality is an important part of the human experience. Having regular sexual relations with your partner increases feelings of overall well-being and decreases feelings of stress. Yet according to several major surveys, only about 25 percent of women climax 100% of the time during sex with a partner. Approximately 10% …

Dementia has displaced HIV/AIDS for the number 7 spot on the global health watchdog’s list of the 10 biggest causes of death worldwide. Worldwide, there are 47.5 million people with dementia and another 7.7 million new cases are diagnosed every year. These cases often have a version of deterioration in cognitive …

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 …

Living a healthy balanced lifestyle includes pleasure. The pleasure of enjoying a tasty meal, the fragrance of flowers, the beauty of a sunset and the sensual sensations and pleasures of touch. Pleasure increases your physical and emotional wellbeing and in Ayurvedic terms, your ojas. “It is the Ojas which keeps …

By Dr. Virender Sodhi, ND and Dr. Anup Mulakaluri, ND. The immune system is one of the most important indicators of vitality of an individual. The immune system represents the capacity of an individual to defend their health against physical, emotional, and environmental challenges. The vitality of an individual is …

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 …

Ayurvedic herbs for cancer have been used to treat excessive growths and tumors in the body. These Ayurvedic herbs for cancer are now gaining more acceptance in the scientific community and are being considered as an alternative treatment for cancer. Cancer and tumors are basically the unrestricted growth of cells. …