Ayurveda, the “science of life,” or longevity, is the holistic alternative science from India, and is more than 5,000 years old. It is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, forming the foundation of all others. Buddhism, Taoism, Tibetan, and other cultural medicines have many similar parallels to Áyurveda. The secret of Áyurveda’s […]
Sun is the ultimate source of energy and it holds a special place in Hindu religion, Mythology and Ayurveda. The Sun or Surya, also known as Hiranyagarbha or the “Golden Seed” has been regarded as the first teacher of Yoga and Vedanta in India and has been associated with the great Hindu mantra, the Gayatri […]
Infertility issues with men and women these days are increasing. Many young couples these days are not able to conceive a baby which is a distressing situation. It is important to address this issue because much of its impact is psychological and people tend to associate myths and misbeliefs to this particular health problem. Irrespective […]
Childhood constipation is a common phenomenon often characterized by infrequent passage of stools or passage of hard stool. Sometimes constipation shows up as large hard stools that are painful to push out. Some children suffer from constipation for days or even for weeks, and some children with constipation may have bowel movements every day. This can […]
Water is one of the most important substances that we need to sustain on this earth. The element water, called “apas” in Sanskrit, is the fourth of the five great elements (pancha mahabhutus). Drinking hot water daily has some exclusive benefits for your health. In Ayurveda, it is called as Ushnodaka Therapy i.e. Ayurvedic way […]
“Brahma mahurat uttishtet swastho rakshaarthamayushah |” A person who is interested in preserving his health and longevity should get up early in the morning in Brahmi- mahurat. Brahma means knowledge. The time apt for perceiving knowledge is known as Brahma mahurat. There is a saying “early to bed and early to rise makes a man […]
A drink fit for Midas How to incorporate the various amazing health benefits of turmeric into your daily life? Turmeric – ‘The Golden Spice of India’ is gaining a new found popularity these days, especially in the western countries. In India, there is nothing new about “haldi doodh”—Hindi for turmeric milk. Turmeric mixed with warm […]
When we ask ourselves what makes us happy, we often think of the circumstances, possessions, or people in our lives. In reality, Happiness is largely a chemical experience. Every human being experiences stress at some or the other point of time in life. Therefore, our brain has a wellspring of self-produced neurochemicals that turn the […]
Menstruation is a natural process of discharging blood and tissues from the uterus. It is a natural phenomenon that happens when the egg that is released from the ovaries does not get fertilized. This means that no pregnancy took place and the uterus is now getting ready for the next cycle. On the average cycle […]
Traditionally, Copper has played an important role in Indian culture because of its unique properties. In Ayurveda, drinking water that has been purged and ionized in a copper vessel is a typical practice. In India, water, stored in copper glass, is called Tamra jal which helps in stimulating peristalsis, enhancing absorption and boosting insusceptibility. Copperized […]