People often complain about heaviness, lethargy, and being uncomfortable after a meal. This is due to improper digestion of food. In this blog, we will learn everything about Ayurveda fasting or Upvasa. Why do Ayurveda Fasting? Types of fasting in Ayurveda 1. Avoid over-eating2. Fruit or fruit juice only fast3. Vegetable soup fast4. Cut some…
In this blog, we will learn about Ayurveda oil pulling, an oral care practice that is over 3000 years old and currently gaining popularity due to its powerful benefits. Introduction Oil pulling is the ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil around your mouth for a certain period. It is also called Kavala or Gandusha in…
In this blog, we will comprehensively learn everything about Prakriti in Ayurveda. Prakriti Meaning In Ayurveda, the Prakriti’s literal meaning in English is “Body Nature,” “Unique Body Constitution,” or “inherent nature of an individual.” It is a unique percentage of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha dosha in the human body decided at the time of the…
Panchamahabhutas or the five basic elements are the basis of existence. How five elements came into existence? Ancient sages (scientists) perceived that the first came forth Ether into existence. From the movement of Ether element came into existence the Air element. The air then produced friction resulting in the heat. This heat gave birth to…
Dhatus in ayurveda or tissue layers/bodily tissues and Malas or excretion are the most vital parts of the human body. Our overall health depends on their proper functioning. Dosha Dahtu Mala Mulam He Shariram Ayurveda Meaning- Doshas are the biological forces that work throughout the medium of Dhatus and Malas.Dhatus and Malas are the structural…
What in the world is Panchakarma? Panchakarma (Five-actions)- five methods for eliminating excess dosha/ toxins from the body for internal purification. It is a science of completely expelling the toxins from the body. One who knows how to reduce, nourish, dry, oleate, foment, and use the astringent therapies is the real physician. …
