As we age, our hair texture begins to change. Our hair can become thinner, dryer, and more prone to breakage over time. Hormonal changes can also cause changes in hair texture.If you've always wo...
Food is a very fundamental aspect of human existence and a key precept that ensures the body's survival. The primary goal of ayurveda is preventive care, and if an illness occurs, it must be treated. ...
This article explains the third chapter of siddhisthana of Charaka samhita called 'Bastisutriya Siddhi Adhyaya'. In this chapter, indications, contra-indications and adverse effects of Basti are expla...
Feeling sluggish, heavy, and less than your best? Your belly might be to blame. In recent years, scientists have increasingly linked gut health with immunity [1]. From the standpoint of Ayurveda, this...
Tips for Vata Diet Foods to balanceVegetablesFruitsLegumesOilsGrainsDairy productsVata mealsAyurveda recommends that the vata dosha should be kept in balance at all times as the functioning of the pit...
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or Impotence is a common sexual problem in men. This condition is experienced by adult men globally at least once in their lifetime. Most of the time premature ejaculation or...
WHAT IS VEGAN DIET:
Vegan diet is a plant based diet that exclude animal products . Vegans do not eat this type of food that comes from animals including dairy products and eggs....
Introduction Kidneys are a very vital organ of the human body. As the human body grows old so do human kidneys. But sometimes the conditions related to kidneys can develop early. One o...
Blame the media, pop culture, or marketing - probably all three - but so many outdated, harmful female fitness myths still have us believing their lies.
We've come a long way in te...
A healthy digestive system is important for our overall health: physically, mentally and emotionally. Yet many today struggle with indigestion, gas, bloating and other gastrointestina...
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian tradition that uses herbs, spices and minerals to treatmedical conditions. According to practice, the human body consists of three basic substances or do...
Parasites and energy balance in the body
It could be said that the appearance of worms is a matter of low hygiene - dirty hands, poorly washed fruits and vegetables, etc. In essence, howeve...
When is the low body weight a problem?
It is not obligatory that all slim people should put on weight.
The low body weight for example can be genetically predetermined.
If the sl...
Splenomegaly or enlargement of spleen is known as 'Plihodar'. In ayurvedic perspective liver and spleen are two organ that represents the birthplace or starting point for Rakta dhatu or blood. ...
Understanding Vata Dosha
Vata dosha characteristics, diet, balancing, and recipes
Are your hands and feet always cold? Do you have a hard time gaining weight? Do you often feel ...
"When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use;
When diet is correct, medicine is of no need."
--Ayurvedic Proverb
According to Ayurveda, good digestion is the basis of good heal...
The caveman diet. Going keto. Eating raw foods and juicing. Does it seem like there's a trendy new diet cropping up every time you turn around? If so, you might be wondering how to keep up--which one ...
Dr. Kumuda Reddy has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Originally trained as an anesthesiologist, she is currently the Medical Director of the Maharishi Vedic Center in Bethesda, Marylan...