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...]
Five Ayurvedic Food Principles for Type II Diabetes
April 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Diet and lifestyle sit at the helm of successful management of Type 2Diabetes (T2D) or Prameha as it is called in Ayurveda. On one hand, unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle are one of the major causes of T2D. On the other hand, their healthy and wholesome counterparts are the most powerful nemesis of this metabolic disorder. It is not surprising that Ayurveda regards healthy diet and lifestyle as the cornerstones of health and wellbeing. Here are five most essential Ayurvedic diet changes that can help you in the management of T2D- [Read more...]
Effectiveness of Turmeric
June 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Turmeric is considered as one of the well-known ancient spices. Primarily it is cultivated in West Indies, Australia, Peru, Java, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, China and India. In Hindu religion turmeric is used in many rituals. [Read more...]
Turmeric
April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Turmeric is named as the ’Golden Spice of Life’.The botanical name is Curcuma longa and the plant is a member of Zingiberaceae or ginger family. The spice is a fresh ‘rhizome’ (underground stem) of the plant. It is yellowish – brown in color and has mellow flavor.It has found an important place in Indian kitchen since ancient times. Turmeric has color similar to that of sunlight. Therefore, it is considered to be sacred in India as in ancient times such natural forces were believed to have supernatural powers. It is used in auspicious ceremonies and rituals. [Read more...]
