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...

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...

­­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...

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...

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...

Have you have thought whether you are drinking water in the ideal way or not? We don't often think that there is a right way to drink water. If we are able to satisfy our substantial need of water...

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...

Is it healthy to consume coffee on a daily basis? Am I addicted to coffee? Is this addiction harmful to my health? Can I survive a day without my warm, cup of coffee? I’m sure we all had these kind...

When it comes to holistic healthcare systems, Ayurveda is considered the oldest living medical system in the history of mankind. We most of the people do not know is that the Tibetan medical system...

1. Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 2 - Shloka 47 कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ।मा...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Breath is one of the most important aspects of Yoga. In the ancient Sanskrit language, the word ‘prana’ means the vital life governing energy or force. ‘Ayama’ means to control. The...

It is common knowledge that a regular practice of yogasanas bring health as well strength  and dexterity to deal with day to day life hassles. In the west, people are mostly using yoga asana as...

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...

Ayurveda is the ancient life science practiced from time immemorial, throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is known to be even older than 5000 years. From the time of its conception to the modern...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

This is the list of all the important Ayurvedic herbs with their respective images. This is for reference purposes for anyone who wishes to explore them. A [wptb id=5917] B [wptb...

One of the most basic concepts in Ayurvedic sciences is the concept of sapta dhatu which means 7 bodily tissue explaining the formation and functioning of human body. It is believed that the body is...

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...

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...

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...

Blood or rakta is one of the 7 Dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Medas, Asti, Majja, Shukra) of human body described as per Ayurveda. The quality of each dhatu is determined by the nourishment and quality...

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...

Gond Sohjana, Moringa Gum, Gond Moringa Benefits, Uses, And Side Effects #ayurveda #ayurvedalife #medicinalherbs #herbalmedicine

Those who love oiling hair and know its immense benefits would relate to conundrums that come so naturally with so many options of oils provided by Mother Nature. Questions related to oils like “Is...

Amba Ama Haldi Mango Ginger Curcuma Amada Ayurvedic Benefits, Side Effects, Comparision of all curcuma species

Here is why Ayurveda has an answer to PCOD. It is not a symptomatic treatment but an all-rounder approach including purification with herbs, meditation, yoga, proper diet and lifestyle changes!

Why Dhoopana Karma Needs To Be A Daily Ritual, Dhoopana Karma Benefits And Uses In Ayurveda #ayurveda #ayurvedalife #medicinalherbs #dailyregimen #honeyfurforher

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Black Sesame Oil And Seeds Benefits In Ayurveda, Krishna Tila Benefits, How to use sesame seeds and oil for skin, hair, teeth, bones? #ayurveda #ayurvedalife #medicinalherbs #herbalmedicine...

Mustard Oil Vs Coconut Oil For Hair, Which One Is Better, How to use Mustard Oil For Hair, How to Use Coconut Oil For Hair, Mustard Oil & Coconut Oil Hair Masks, Mustard Oil For Hair Side Effects

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...

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Ayurvedic Herbs To Balance Female Hormones, Herbs For Female Hormone Balance, Herbs For Female Health

  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...

Top 7 Yoga Poses For Gas and Acidity, Yoga Asanas For Acidity And Gas, Yoga For Gerd, Yoga For Digestion, Yoga For Gastric Problem

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,...

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I have been studying Ayurveda for some time and it amazes me that how little changes in your lifestyle can make such a huge difference in your health and overall life quality. If you are aware of...