All about Ayurveda

Sinusitis is mostly caused by virus and sometimes by bacteria. However anything that enters the nose and permeates into the sinus will cause sinusitis. Adverse weather condition, toxic pollutants, cotton dust, chemicals, gas, smoke, dust, paint fumes, cement, caustic dust, pesticides, air pollution, automobile exhaust, perfumes, cigarette smoke, pollens, moulds, pet dander are the common causes of sinusitis. It has become a common problem now-a-days because of the increased pollution and drastic climatic variations. People with respiratory allergies, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum and low immunity are prone to sinus irritation easily.    Exposure to causative / triggering factors causes inflammation in the lining of sinuses, hence sinus cavity fills up with fluid and becomes blocked and is prone to infection. Lack of moisture in the air (Cold & Dry air or Hot dry air) dries out the nasal membrane thereby drying up mucus. The mucus gets thickened and clogs the sinus thereby pro

Hypertension is a common disease in the present era which has a multifactorial origin. Development of hypertension more depends on environmental factors. Our blood pressure responds to everyday diet, sleep, exercise, work and stress sensitively. So one should stay optimistic as this is a good news, making changes in one’s diet & lifestyle will enormously help in preventing hypertension or reducing blood pressure if a person is suffering from hypertension. Often known as the silent killer because it is asymptomatic and the condition can go unnoticed for many years, it is a dangerous disease which can cause multiple complications affecting / damaging different organs if not diagnosed & treated on time. Anti-hypertensive drugs only lower high blood pressure but do not eradicate the risk of secondary disease. Also they are not free from untoward effect. However Ayurveda has a holistic approach which helps minimize the risk factors in a better way.    Making Healthy Diet & Lifes

Having healthy and good-looking dense hair is the dream of every individual. In this present fast – paced lifestyle, due to hectic schedule, stress, increasing pollution, contamination of water and air, dust, unhealthy diet, use of too many chemical products on hair there is increase in the incidence of hairfall. Hairfall can be embarrassing and hamper one’s self esteem and confidence. Every day when you see hairs on your comb and start noticing the receding hairline and sparse hair on your scalp, you begin to have the worst fear of losing all your hairs. So you start trying different chemical shampoos, hair packs, etc. which makes the condition even worse.   What causes hair fall?  Hair loss is one of the major problems of the present generation. It can affect anyone. Hairfall can occur due to many reasons - hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, underlying medical condition like hypothyroid and anemia, some prescription medicines like blood thinners, cancer treatment like radi

Water is a basic need of human life. Now that health awareness among people is increasing, people know the importance of sufficient water intake and the detrimental effects of less intake. It is a known fact that a healthy person has to drink at least 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day, but it should be adjusted as per one’s needs and seasonal changes. Water intake in summers could be a little more, say about 2 - 3 liters per day to avoid dehydration and in winters we require less water of about 1.5 liters per day. Also, when we are having desk job, water requirement by our body will be less whereas in a field work it will be more. So now these are known facts. However, most of us are not aware of the judicious way of drinking water which have been explained in Ayurveda.   Some hints regarding water consumption and its effects on the body  Drinking water before meals will reduce your appetite and cause emaciation. Drinking water immediately after meals will impair digestion and lead to

Pulses are versatile and have been a part of the indigenous diet for millennia. They are a staple food in many countries like India & Middle East. There are numerous pulses from all around the world. Lentils are seeds of plants which are in various sizes, shapes, colors and have different cooking time. They are a great source of non - meat protein having low Glycemic index, hence sustained release of energy and low fat. Now a day’s people look for healthy alternatives for protein source as many of them shift to a vegetarian / vegan diet. Beans and lentils are one such good source of proteins as well as complex carbohydrates, fiber and vitamins. They are used to make salads, soups, fritters, dumplings, desserts, etc. and are good to be consumed every day because of its nutritional value.     All the pulses have astringent taste and cause dryness and lightness in the body. Lentils are an excellent natural source of protein. People often complain that lentils produce gases and hence m