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Ayurvedic medicine is the world’s oldest known system of medicine. It originated around 5000 years ago in India and is now steadily gaining attention and popularity in the west. Ayurvedic treatments by certified practitioners have become commonplace now.  Ayurvedic medicine is accessible and available throughout the United States. Major cities …

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 …

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 …

Ginger is called maha aushadam which means ‘great medicine’ or ‘universal medicine’ in Ayurveda. Ginger is a wonder herb and a very important ingredient in most cuisines around the world. It is commonly used and abundant. It belongs to the zingiber aceae family and the useful part is the rhizome. Ginger increases …

Coconut oil just got a caustic write-up online by the American Heart Association. Hopefully their “heart” was in the right place, but the study seems overarching and presumptuous because it presumes all saturated fat to be the same and that it alone, is the root cause of most heart disease. …

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 …

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 …

The Srotas (Channel of Circulation) The srotamsi or channels in the body act like paths or roadways transporting blood and sensory information, absorbing nutrients and expelling waste products from the body. Vata, pitta, and kappa doshas move from one part of the body to another along the srotamsi (srotas) channels, …

A big part of weight control is learning how to control food cravings. Whether you have sugar cravings or salt cravings, all kinds of food cravings signify an imbalance of doshas.  We have these cravings when we want to eat the unhealthiest, tastiest of foods, and that’s when we often …

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. …

By Vedika Global Anchor Teacher Vaidya Abhijit Jinde, B.A.M.S. Ayurveda believes that all disease and afflictions are caused by an imbalance in an individual’s prakriti, or “physical and mental constitution.” Ayurveda’s approach is to put the client back into balance by recommending changes in diet and lifestyle, and for more advanced cases, …

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 …