Ghee(Clarified butter) has always occupied the center stage of Indian tradition and Indian cuisine since time immemorial. It has been regarded as an auspicious element that draws positive energies into the household and our lives. Ghee has been used for thousands of years for the Vedic Practice of Agnihotra – offerings made to Agni Dev- the God of Fire every day during sunrise and sunset for welcoming positive energies, prosperity and tranquility into the household. A staple in Indian cuisine, Ghee has a hoard of health benefits. [Read more...]
Five Most Effective Ayurvedic Herbs for Spring Allergies
April 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
Spring season is termed as the ‘Father of all diseases’ by Ayurveda and it surely lives up this title. The massive Kapha imbalance hat ensues with spring season creates flare-ups in seasonal respiratory allergies including the notorious Hay fever. Weak immune system, Kapha and other dosha imbalance, slow digestion etc. are believed to be the main contributors to most respiratory allergies in adults as well as children. Ayurvedic herbs that strengthen our immune system are an integral part of management of seasonal allergies. This article will clue you into five most effective Ayurvedic herbs that help in seasonal respiratory allergies- [Read more...]
Three Humors in Siddha Vaidya
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The teachings of the three humors or Doshas or Humoral Pathology is the science of Siddha Vaidya, Ayurveda, the world’s oldest system of healing, healthful living . Understanding humors help to stay healthy. Humoral Pathology was practiced in several parts of the world including Europe. Hippocrates, the father of the Greek medicine (400 B.C) was the first who had promoted Humoral Pathology; but it was Plato who developed it. It was only at the commencement of the 18th century that a change had come in the then prevailing doctrine explaining the essential humoral nature of disease. But Siddhas in Southern part of India were aware of three humors and started treating people based on Humoral Pathology. [Read more...]
Influence of Ayurvedic Doshas and Agnis
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Human body is composed of complex systems which may be classified as nervous system, digestion system, breathing system and others. As science has become advanced in this era, homeopathic or quack’s treatment is not preferred. If you feel any problem in any of your system, you contact your primary doctor and try to get rid of this situation as early as possible. [Read more...]
How You Neutralize Toxins in Ayurveda?
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The ancient Indian word Ayurveda means ‘knowledge of life’, this word has the history of 5000 years. In those days physicians used to treat people with this knowledge. This knowledge basically cures man’s root cause and not just their diseases. [Read more...]
The Beliefs and Goals of Ayurvedic Yoga Practitioners
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to feel stronger, more energetic, more at ease with yourself and life in general? Have you tried taking the time to learn yoga? For as much as five thousand years the practice of yoga has been a central part of the Indian culture. [Read more...]
What do Ayurvedic Scholars Think about Uterine Fibroid -Much Hyped Problem?
February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ayurvedic treatment for uterine fibroids is considered to be one of the safest and steady ways of eliminating the women’s anatomical problem in modern times. For the uninitiated, it may be better to first learn the meaning of Ayurveda. [Read more...]
What You Call As Ayurveda
February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ayurveda is an old system of medicine and healing that has been in use in India for thousands of years. It has been evolved into a holistic medicine system and is being used successfully in many parts of the world. This health giving system is really a boon for the people who do not want to turn their attention towards the allopathic medicines which have a lot of side effects with them. ‘Ayur’ means life while ‘Veda’ means knowledge or science. So, the Ayurveda is the knowledge of life. [Read more...]
Tastefully Mixing the Past and the Present: Ayurvedic Food Therapy
February 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian philosophy that has been practiced for over 5000 years. The knowledge about food and health that the Indians had in 3000 BC is amazingly similar to what we know and understand today. In essence, the Ayurvedic ideology has held true, and understanding it better will be the key to a healthier and longer life for each of us. Ayurvedic theory asserts that building a healthy metabolic system, attaining good digestion, and proper excretion leads to vitality.[1] [Read more...]
