Ayurveda

With the growing limit of diabetics in India, the country has now become a diabetes capital of the world. More than 50 million people in India are suffering from diabetes, the country has a big challenge to face in the future. The elevated sugar level in the blood is called diabetes which is mainly caused because of two main reasons - one is when our body stops producing insulin and the second is when the body does not respond to insulin that is produced by the body. Insulin is broken down by the body and used as energy, which is transferred to the cells. There are two types of diabetes - Type I diabetes and Type II diabetes. Let’s take a view on both in detail: Type I diabetes Type I diabetes usually occurs in people below the age of 20 years and that is why it is also known as juvenile diabetes. In this type of diabetes, the body becomes partially or fully unable to produce insulin. Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease. In this, your immune system attacks the pancreas where...

In Vedic times, honey was a gift –  because of its remarkable healing properties were valued more than its taste on health. The amazing benefits of honey in health care were being traced back to many centuries. Now that honey is being thoroughly re-examined by modern researchers, it is increasingly recognized as a natural product for the medicinal and nutritional properties that made it a clip of Ayurvedic practices for thousands of decades. Experience the gifts of honey that cause on health through these 7 Ayurvedic uses. Skin Agent –  The largest organ of the body – Skin has many benefits from the application of honey. In Ayurvedic texts, it has illustrated how honey can promote the healing of wounds & sores and acts as an antiseptic, a pain reliever, and a cooling agent that speeds recovery from burns.   Good for aging bodies –  Honey helps in building tissues and generates energy & heat is the three properties that make it good for aging bodies. Add...

Since ages, Yoga and Ayurveda are known to be a significant part of the Vedic science that does Wonders to health. Both of these are considered to be the “Sisters” practices that have their origin in India and are also known for their mind, body, and soul with an abundance of healing benefits. In simple words, Yoga deals with harmonizing the mind, body, and soul, whereas, Ayurveda takes care of the person’s good health both mentally and physically. Though, in reality, both of these practices complements and completes each other very well and are deeply interconnected. Moreover, according to the old Indian Sanskrit documents, known as Vedas, also describe Yoga and Ayurveda as connected Sisters in the texts. The ancient sagacious was known to be the real masters or gurus of Vedic sciences. They have understood better how Yoga and Ayurveda inter-related and how both of these practices could help in curing various ailments or diseases in the body and also rejuvenate and refresh the ...

Ayurveda  is an ancient health care medicinal approach that has been practiced in India for at least 5,000 years. The word Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit terms “Ayur” (life) and “Veda” (knowledge). However Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, was also documented in the sacred historical texts known as the Vedas many centuries ago, Ayurveda has evolved over the years and is now integrated with many other traditional practices, including yoga. Basic principles of Ayurveda Health care is highly an individual practice concerned with some Ayurvedic principles, that states some specific constitution, or prakruti, and determines his or her physical, physiological and mental character and disease vulnerability. Prakruti is determined by three "bodily energies" known as doshas. There are three basic doshas, and though each one has some specific features that are discussed below – Pitta energy –  is linked to fire, and is considered to control the digestive and endocrine syste...

According to the estimates of WHO, it is believed that over 1.6 million deaths are directly linked to diabetes every year throughout the world. For the coming years, diabetes would become the 7th largest killing disease globally. Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose, which, if left untreated may also pose serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Lack of awareness or late diagnosis may often make it difficult to manage diabetes. It is advised for diabetics to be extra cautious about their daily diet routine. Healthy Diet for Diabetics – Sugary goods, drinks, trans-fats is strictly prohibited for diabetics. An ideal diabetes diet should be a balanced mix of high-fiber foods, complex carbs, and proteins. There are many healing herbs and spices that could help in playing a role in sustainable diabetes management too. For instance, fenugreek seeds are also known to bring down elevated blood sugar levels....

First of all, a question conjures in mind is “Does it really work?” Hair loss is a common concern for everyone and reasons are many for your hair may fall out, from genetics and vitamin deficiencies to hormone changes. Some medical conditions like thyroid disease, may also cause hair to thin or fall out. There’s nothing like magical for growing hair, but researches have been shown that there are some ayurvedic herbs that may slow hair loss or helps to promote new growth. There are many herbal remedies that may be used to help improve hair growth. Herbal hair oils: Also known as hair tonics made of an herbal extract mixed in a carrier oil base. Some hair oils include multiple herbs and carrier oils while others are used simply. Coconut oil, sweet almond oil, walnut oil, olive oil, mineral oil, jojoba oil, and wheat germ oil are some of the most popular base oils used to make herbal oils. How to use it? Some hair oils are devised to use as a shampoo or a leave-in overnight a...

Generally, yoga practices often act as an elixir for restoring energy and do wonders for health. Yet there are times when even the most energetic practitioners also suffer from fatigue while on the mat. Reasons could be many for low energy during yoga-like stress, overwork, lack of rest, a poor diet, digestive problems, toxicity (ama), a lot more to name but a few. If you are someone experiencing fatigue or poor stamina in your daily lifestyle, then consider the following ayurvedic herbs in daily routine for nutritional support. More about Rasayanas – The first step is to restore lost energy reserves with ayurvedic herbs known as rasayanas, or restorative and powerful herbs. The ancient practice of Rasayana is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda and emphasizes the "high road" of disease prevention, rejuvenation, and a slowing down of the aging process rather than the "low road" of remedying an illness after it arises. Usually, herbal rasayanas are best to r...

Our daily hectic lifestyle and the constant urge to stay ahead in life often lead to stress and anxiety which have now become common problems. It has been said that stress is a psychosomatic disorder that has many causes in our day-to-day lifestyle. We may feel anxious because of minor day to day issues or health problems, stress from office work, or some kind of emotional turmoil. Stress may be triggered as other ailments such as allergies, asthma, high cholesterol, and hypertension. It may also lead to an imbalance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body, depending on an individual's prakruti (constitution). There are many conventional ways of treating this mental condition. The alternative healing technique, Ayurveda, can also be used to deal with this issue. Ayurveda has been regarded as a wonderful ancient system of healing with the help of natural herbs. Here are enlisted some of the excellent ayurvedic herbs to fight stress and calm your mind. So, let’s take a look on these...

Shiro abhyanga literally means head massage with Ayurvedic oils that must be a part of a daily regimen which can result in therapeutic benefits like promoting hair growth, improving the texture of hair, and more. Now the question arises, how exactly does hair grow? Hair grows out from a tiny pocket in your skin called ‘follicles’ which grows from roots made up of cells of proteins. Blood vessels under the scalp feed the blood that gives rise to more cells and thereby increasing the hair growth procedure. As it grows, it passes the oil glands (sebaceous) which add oil to keep hair shiny and lustrous. The hair shaft is the part of the hair you see outside is actually dead hair. It’s only the root of the hairs that grow! On average, hair grows at a rate of half an inch a month, or 6 inches a year. This rate can be affected by genetics, health, hormones, or hair damage. Ayurveda correlates the human body to an inverted tree. The head of the human body is also considered as the root of...

Migraines are a common headache disorder exemplified by recurrent episodes of headaches often allied with nausea, photophobia, vomiting, and phonophobia. Studies of the World Health Organization showed that there are over 3000 migraine attacks occurring daily among young generations as well as aged people. Migraines can be either last for hours to days, and the pain can be unbearable sometimes which causes and interference with daily routine activities as well. For some people, a warning symptom known as a migraine aura occurs before or with the headache in four different phases which are – Prodrome Phase symptoms: Constipation, food craving, mood changes, stiff neck, and thirst. Aura Phase symptoms: Bright spots or flashes of light, needles sensations, tingling on one side of the face or in an arm or leg, vision loss, pins, weakness or numbness in the body, difficulty speaking, hearing noises. Attack Phase symptoms: Pain on one side or both sides of your head, throbbing or p...