Managing Gestational Diabetes – An Ayurvedic Approach

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Gestational diabetes is a type metabolic dysfunction that develops in women during pregnancy. Usually diagnosed in 24th to 28th weeks of pregnancy, about 4% of pregnancies present with this complication today. Its rate is increasing lately with modern lifestyle habits and food intake patterns. Usually, high blood sugar levels are detectable during second and third … Read more

Ayurvedic Herbs & Remedies To Quit Smoking & Manage Withdrawal

More than 7 million people die because of smoking according to a report from WHO (world health organization), 12% of smokers live in India itself. Nicotine causes addiction which is the major reason why quitting this is so difficult .There are many herbs and remedies that can aid you in this journey of getting rid … Read more

How To Deal With Post Heena Hair Dryness – Remedies

­­Henna or Mehendi is an Ayurvedic herb known to have been used for many centuries as a hair coloring agent. It gives a natural brown color to the hair as well as nourishes the scalp along with giving a cooling effect which by the way also reduces stress. If you are using it regularily, one … Read more

How To Deal With Calcium & Vitamin D Deficiency With Ayurveda

In today’s modern times many people especially in the urban and semi urban areas are suffering from calcium and vitamin d deficiency’s scientists have called calcium and vitamin d deficiency as a “silent epidemic”. Calcium and vitamin D deficiency pose a serious threat to a person’s  health. A 2019 study found that more 70 to … Read more

Top 8 Amazing Hair Benefits Of Shikakai (Soapnut) and How to use it?

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Why Shikakai? A couple of generations ago, people rarely faced premature hair issues. Their hair had an ageless quality, with few gray strands and minimum thinning. Wondered why? The answer is right there – Shikakai aka Soapnut. Often, it was the only thing our elders used to wash their hair. Shikakai’s shampoo-like quality made it … Read more

CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander & Fennel) : Ayurvedic Benefits & How to make?

There are a multitude of digestive herbs that you might have right in your kitchen, that can help to heal you from the inside to the outside. Yes! You read that right. Of course, without even going to any kind of pharmaceutical or grocery store. You don’t need a prescription for them. You can just … Read more

Sanskrit Quotes On Karma With Meaning From Bhagvad Geeta

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1. Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 2 – Shloka 47 कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन । मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भुर्मा ते संगोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥ Transliteration karmany evadhikaras te ma phalesu kadacanama karma-phala-hetur bhur ma te sango ‘stv akarmani Literal Translation: You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider … Read more

Ayurvedic Remedies & Medicines For Throat Infection

There is no one who hasn’t suffered from throat infections. Although common, these infections can really make one suffer if not treated on time. The treasure trove of Ayurveda contains many amazing herbal formulations that can be used to manage these infections in day to day life. But first lets find out why throat infection … Read more

Patanjali’s Eight Limbs Of Yoga

Patanjali yoga sutras by rishi Patanjali describes 8 aids to achieving the state of Yoga. The yoga sutras contain 4 padas (chapters) which deal with Samadhi, Sadhana (ways to achieve yoga), Vibhuti (powers that the yogi comes across in his journey)  and Kaivalya (absolution). The 8 limbs of yoga are described under the Sadhana pada. … Read more

Ayurvedic Abhyanga Oil Massage – DIY Recipes For Vata Pitta & Kapha

Abhyanga in Ayurveda means oil massage. It is suggested as both as a preventive modality in everyday life of a person as well as for treatment of diseases. Depending on the constitution of a person, different type of oils are brought in preferred usage. How it is performed? A generous amount of oil or medicated … Read more

Top 10 Beautiful Yoga & Meditation Quotes

Ancient indian texts are full of beautiful yoga and meditation related quotes. Below are a few that I loved. These are just not from ancient texts but some are also recited by great yogis and philosophers of the yogic tradition. #1. Yoga is the journey of the self through the self to the self – … Read more

Khadi Therapeutic Blend Of Herbs For Hair Review

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You see that Bottle of mixed herbs below? This would look interesting to only those of you who love natural beauty products considering this is not a very fancy bottle. Read on for this review of this interesting product in the market as it might as well be one of the best Khadi products by … Read more

Types Of Pitta (Pitta Subtypes) And Their Roles In Human Body

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The word ‘pitta’ represents heat, fire or agni. Pitta dosha is a combination of fire and water element in the body. It is responsible for change and transformation. Pitta dosha is dominant in the stomach, liver, spleen, gall bladder, small intestines, eyes, blood, pancreas, sweat and sebaceous secretions. When we eat food, the process digestion, … Read more

8 Ayurvedic Herbs For Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency or Anaemia is one of the most widespread nutritional deficiency found in the world. In India alone, 52% of the women in reproductive age are estimated to be anaemic. Numbers are even worse in children. According to National Family Health Survey data, the incidence of anaemia in urban children is 71%, rural is … Read more

Ayurvedic Benefits Of Salam Panja (Dactylorhiza Hatagirea)

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Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid. It is locally known as salam panja or hatta haddi and panchaule in nepali and himalayan regions. The name panchaule is derived from its shape, which resembles fingers of hand with 3-5 fingers. Salam panja is a perennial herb with long flowering stems.  The root of this plant … Read more

Best Ayurvedic Medicines And Herbs For UTI & Urinary Problems

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UTI or urinary tract infection is a disease which is described as pain and discomfort during micturition. It is termed as Mutrakriccha in Ayurveda. It is basically an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. The most important symptom is defined as dysuria commonly caused by pathogenic organism E.coli in 90% of the cases. … Read more

Prishniparni (Uraria Picta) Ayurvedic Benefits & Side Effects

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Botanically known as Uraria picta, the Prishniparni plant is locally recognized as Dabra and Pithavan as well. Mentioned numerous times in ayurvedic texts, this shrub is home to potent remedies. The roots, the leaves and the plant itself heal and repair, providing numerous remedies to a variety of health issues and diseases. Moreover, this is … Read more

5 Best Ayurvedic Medicines For Strong Digestive System, Gastric Problem

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Ayurveda believes that a strong digestive fire (Jatharagni)  is the primary building block of good health. There are 13 types of Agnis (or fire) in the body, Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni (agni of the five elements) and 7 Dhatvagni (agni of seven dhatus).  Jatharagni is the most important of all as it is responsible for digestion … Read more

Top 8 Ayurvedic Indian Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

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Although Ayurvedic herbs are generally considered safe for usage, some of the herbs in general can have side effects if used during pregnancy. Use of such herbs can cause abortification, premature labor and other complications. Here is a list of all the herbs that you should avoid during that pregnancy phase! 1. Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) … Read more

Top 5 Ayurvedic Medicines For Sciatica, Back Pain & Lumbar Spondylosis

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Sciatica is a very common health issue and is generally being seen today as a lifestyle disease. It is described as the compression of the longest nerve in the body called the Sciatic nerve. It runs down from the lower back (lower spinal area) through the back of the leg reaching down to the toes. … Read more

Top 5 Ayurvedic Herbs And Medicines For Bones Healing & Health

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Asthi Dhatu (Bone tissue) is one of the seven Dhatus in Ayurveda which gets its nourishment from the Meda Dhatu (fat tissue). Diseases related to bones like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, lumber spondylosis have a direct relation to aggravated vata. A increase in vata dosha decreases the bone tissue.  The main seat of Vata dosha (Vatastanam) is … Read more

Kayam Churna Vs Triphala Which Is Better For Constipation?

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Kayam Churna and Triphala Churna both are quite popular Ayurvedic medicines used as laxatives for constipation and irregular bowel movement. According to Ayurveda, proper digestion is the key to having a healthy body and mind. Those suffering from chronic constipation can suffer serious health issues if left untreated for a long time. While Kayam Churna … Read more

Kamarkas (Palas / Dhaak Gond): Uses, Benefits and Side effects

The word Kamarkas is actually a Hindi nomenclature for “tightening of waist”: Kamar- waist, kas- tightening. It is not a herb in itself but a resinous gum extracted from the stem of a tree called by various names in India i.e. Palash tree/ Tesu tree / Dhaak tree or Kinshuk tree. Other names of this … Read more

Top 7 Strengthening Asanas In Yoga For Back Pain Of All Kinds

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Backache is a common problem whether you are a couch potato or an athlete. But definitely our sedentary lifestyle coupled with easy availability of painkillers has accentuated the issue. If you too are one of the sufferers, yoga is the way to go. Annals of Internal Medicine even published a research in 2017 claiming that … Read more

Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & Ingredients Of Karpooradi Thailam / Oil

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  Karpooradi Thailam / Oil, also known as Karpuradi Thailam obtains its name from Kapoor (Camphor) which is its main ingredient. It is an Ayurvedic massage oil by Kerala Ayurveda, used for the treatment of muscle pain and cramps, arthritic joint pain. Its main use is pain relief for swelling, inflammation and almost all kinds … Read more

Top 10 Ayurvedic Remedies For Constipation

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Medical Reviewer: Dr Surabhi Rawat Constipation is one of the most common ailments in modern life. With the advent of junk food, aerated drinks, over salty food and a lifestyle of eating out, little activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption, constipation is a common consequence. We tend to see chronic constipation as just a small issue … Read more