Tag Archives: Ayurveda

Stop and smell the roses isn’t just an old cliche, it’s actually good medicine. According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian art and science of healthy living, roses have medicinal properties. Enjoying roses can help to heal the heart, cool the body, and soothe the mind and the skin. Roses For …

Aloe Vera is a widely used herb in Ayurveda. The Sanskrit name for aloe is ‘kumari’ meaning young girl.  Let’s take a look at aloe vera benefits and aloe vera home remedies. This name evolved from the fact that Aloe Vera is widely used in both menstrual problems and skin …

Ayurvedic practitioner and mother of two, Heather, shares her experience and love for Ajara Skincare products. Watch the video below, or enjoy the written transcript. Hi, I’m Heather, an Ayurvedic practitioner, body worker, yoga teacher and mother of two wonderful boys. I’ve been using Ajara products for years, probably over …

According to Ayurveda, oily skin is believed to age more gracefully than other skin types. That’s because it’s less likely to develop deep face lines. Isn’t that great news? As far as skincare goes, oily skin requires deep cleansing, but it also needs some balancing. If what you apply to …

Cruciferous vegetables have risen in popularity recently due to their apparent cancer-fighting properties. Cruciferous vegetables are low-calorie, rich in folate, vitamins C, E, and K and fiber. If weight loss is your goal, fiber is an important nutrient to incorporate into your diet as it helps to keep you feeling …

To gain weight seems to be as difficult as losing weight for some people. For persons who are under weight and too skinny, gaining weight becomes an impossible task. Now let’s make this difficult task easy with highly effective tips from Ayurveda. How To Gain Weight For Vata Body Types …

Hibiscus is commonly grown in gardens and houses for their attractive flowers. Let’s take a look at hibiscus benefits and Ayurvedic home remedies with japa pushpa. They lack smell and the plant bears no fruit, but they possess great medicinal value and have been widely used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. …

Yogurt is Amla Rasa (sour taste) in Ayurveda. It undergoes sour taste conversion after digestion. Ayurveda recommends homemade yogurt in cases of constipation, diarrhea, bleeding disorders, nutritional disorders and to increase strength and immunity. Yogurt pacifies Vata dosha. It generally aggravates Pitta and Kapha however fresh homemade yogurt pacifies Pitta. …

Blueberries are small but highly nutritious berries. They taste amazing. According to Ayurveda, they’re perfect for summer (Pitta season) because they cool the body and fall under the Pitta pacifying diet. The health benefits of blueberries and their Ayurvedic properties are quite remarkable. Read more, and take advantage of seasonal …

Licorice has a centuries-long reputation of being grandma’s sore throat remedy. Its botanical name is Glycyrrhiza glabra. The word Glycyrrhiza is derived from the Greek term glykos (meaning sweet) and rhiza (meaning root) and hence the name given to this ‘sweet root’. Similarly, in the Ayurvedic materia medica it is …

Ayurveda refers to tulsi or Holy Basil as “the incomparable one,” “mother medicine of nature” and “the queen of herbs”. Let’s take a look at tulsi benefits, uses, research, and contraindications. It is revered as an elixir of life for both its medicinal and spiritual properties. It belongs to the mint …

You may relate to yourself as your body, but there are five layers to the self according to Ayurveda. The Koshas The Annamaya Kosha, or that which is created by food The Pranamaya Kosha, or the energy layer The Manomaya Kosha, or the emotional layer The Vignyanamaya Kosha, or the …

Weaning is the gradual replacement of breastfeeding with other foods and ways of nurturing. The weaning process begins when you start to introduce first foods for baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that for ideal nutrition, your baby should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months. Nursing should continue …

The sun is very powerful. It draws the energy and moistness out of the earth and the human body. During summer it’s wise to take good care of yourself and your loved ones to ensure you’re properly hydrated. Excessive sweating causes electrolyte imbalance and dehydration which if not addressed, can …

Ayur Doula is not a city in India. It’s not something you eat or drink, and it’s not a fancy way to ask if you are a Doula. You are probably familiar with the word Doula which is a Greek word for a woman who helps other women. A Doula …

Sleep or nidra as it is known in Ayurveda is given due importance. Nidra is considered as a “trayo upastamba” meaning it is one of the three supporting pillars of life. Let’s take a look at some remedies for improving sleep. Proper diet, sleep (nidra) and a regulated sex pattern …

Corn or maize is one of the most popular cereals in the world and forms the staple food in many countries, including the United States and many African countries. In Ayurveda corn has certain properties which make it beneficial for certain body types. Botanical name : Zea mays Linn Family : Poaceae Nutritional …

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) …

Ayurveda advises fruit consumption in accordance with season and climate. Seasonal fruits always aid in easy digestion and assimilation. They immediately turn into rasa (nutritional fluid) — the first of the seven body tissues. Seasonal fruits also help in improving ojas. Watermelon: Nutritional facts Watermelon is water soaked with nutrients. It’s rich …

Nasya or ‘nasal drop’ as it is commonly known is a popular Ayurveda treatment. It is one of the treatments used during panchakarma, Ayurveda’s detoxification process or cleanse. Nasya involves the administration of oil or other liquids into the nostrils in a prescribed manner. It can also be practiced with …

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 …

Pitta cooling foods and drinks are an easy way to stay cool during the summer, which is not just challenging for Pittas. Every body type needs to be mindful of staying cool during the hot summer months. Pitta dosha governs metabolism and transformation in the body, including digestion. Pitta is associated …

Sunburn occurs when the sun’s rays increase the Pitta present in the skin and reduce the rasa Dhatu from it. Rasa dhatu is the nourishing fluid which gives color, complexion and glow to the skin. Due to this Vata also gets provoked giving skin a dry, dull and dehydrated look. …

How does Ayurvedic massage work? The various benefits of Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga) enumerated in the classical texts of Ayurveda, can be attributed to three mechanisms. The mechanical and sensory effect of Ayurvedic massage has one role to play. The effect of the oil or ghee used as well as the …