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Let’s take a look at the uses and properties of psyllium husk along with the benefits of husk fiber. The name psyllium is commonly used for various species of the plant genus Plantago. Their seeds have mucilaginous properties and are used commercially. The genus Plantago contains approximately 200 species and …

Here we are going to list the best paleo diet foods and foods to eat frequently. We also take a look at foods to avoid and this also should be valid for most people, regardless of your Ayurvedic body type. Best Paleo Diet Foods To Eat Frequently The following are …

Let’s take a look at what the paleovedic diet is and what an Ayurvedic approach to food really looks like. The Ayurvedic Approach To Food Ayurvedic medicine reminds us that we should “eat to live” and not “live to eat.” While it is critical to plan meals carefully and try …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorders noted in the general population worldwide. Let’s look at IBS symptoms and Ayurvedic treatments and remedies for IBS. This condition used to be known by other names like mucous colitis, spastic colon, spastic bowel, and irritable colon …

Avocado is rather a unique and popular fruit due to its various health and beauty benefits. Let’s take a look at the various health benefits of avocados. We also mention some delicious Ayurveda-inspired avocado recipes and remedies. Often called the “Alligator Pear” due to its pear shape and alligator-like external …

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 …

This article outlines 100 natural and traditional Ayurvedic beauty tips that can be used to enrich self-care practices and infuse beauty into daily and seasonal routines. 100 Natural Ayurvedic Beauty Tips Ayurveda, the science of life, is also an art of living. One of the many benefits of the art …

In this article, I will try to list some tried and tested healthy Ayurvedic ways of packing lunch for your kids. We will also look at some Ayurveda inspired lunch box recipes and Ayurvedic lunch ideas for kids. Research studies have proven that the increased availability of fruits, vegetables, whole …

Here we take a look at what satmya is, the Ayurvedic perspective on satmya and how this concept can help you find the best diet and lifestyle practices for yourself. Satmya, pronounced “sat-mae-ya” is a Sanskrit word that is often used in Ayurveda. It basically means “wholesome adaptation through gradual change” 1 Satmya means suitability to those …

Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is centered mostly in the lower abdomen and lower back. Here we look at Ayurvedic remedies for menstrual pain along with yoga, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations for menstrual pain relief. Some surveys now estimate that almost 50% of all women experience some degree of painful menstruation. …

Ayurveda gives high importance to both preventive and curative aspects of health. We all are familiar with the definition of health according to the World Health Organization. Health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the …

Whether it is heartburn, stomach ache, malabsorption, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, ulceration or other GI conditions, most people experience some manifestation of indigestion (ajirna) in their lives. Here, we take a look at the causes and Ayurvedic remedies for indigestion. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the root cause of these indigestion symptoms …

Here we take a look at what rtucharya is and what Ayurveda prescribes for the summer including lifestyle guidelines, summer diet, and herbs for the summer season. Ayurveda emphasizes a rhythmic and cyclical view of life. These rhythms are characterized largely by the fluctuations of elements and doshas both within an individual’s …

Ginger is one of the most widely used dietary condiments around the globe. It can be used in many recipes, but here we’re going to talk about ginger tea or ginger water. Ginger water is one of the easiest to prepare teas. It’s loved around the world for its unique taste …

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 …

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 …

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 lot of modern health concerns today are linked to problems that are a result of little everyday choices and habits that stack up and lead to disease. And most of these problems are preventable. Ayurveda’s time-tested health-promoting wisdom sheds light on why the following habits can actually harm us. …

The pomegranate is hailed as a kind of wonder fruit – and this is something Ayurveda has been aware of for centuries. There is a very famous saying in India. “One pomegranate for a hundred diseases.” In Indian culture, this fruit has been prized as a balancing, tridoshic healthy fruit. That means, …

The incidence of autism in the United States and Canada continues to increase at rates never before observed in recorded history. Diagnosis of autism and autism spectrum disorder conditions has increased nearly 50 fold over the last 40 years. While western medicine and research has seemingly stalled in respect to …

Pregnancy is not merely a physiological process.  It is a great responsibility given by nature to us.  Both, the father and the mother should be aware of this responsibility; and they should be prepared, physically and psychologically, to carry it.  But, still, as the mother has to carry the baby in …