All about Ayurveda

Now a day’s stress has become a popular word and almost every day we can hear many people around us say that they are under stress or it was a stressful day. So they try to mask the feeling of stress or overcome stress with alcohol, smoking, drugs, sugar without knowing that they only contribute to stress & anxiety. Water is a nectar for people who are thirsty or dehydrated but the same water in the form of deadliest flood can kill a person. Stress is just like water, well within limits it actually boosts us to achieve something in life, but when it goes beyond limit, it causes anxiety & other diseases affecting the quality of life.  At some point of time, have you ever realized life would be boring without stress? Actually, we enjoy or have fun working under a certain amount of stress (known as Eustress), only when this limit exceeds, we become distressed. Eg. When we are going to get married, we experience eustress, but when we are undergoing divorce it is distress....

Have you wondered why your dog who is very loving & caring towards you, sometimes jumps upon your husband in an unfriendly manner? Or your friendly dog just became aggressive all of a sudden? It is because just like humans have Prakriti (Constitution), dogs & other pets too have different body types or personalities based on the dosha predominance. Ayurveda says all of us have all the three doshas but in various proportion. The dominant doshas are told as our Prakriti or Constitution. Some may have one dosha dominance, some have dual dosha dominance whereas few others have all the dosha predominance. Just like diet & lifestyle is suggested for us based on our constitution, we should take care of our pets with their specific needs based on their constitution. If proper care is not given according to the constitution, the doshas can get imbalanced & may lead to behavioral problems & health issues as well.  Nature of Vata Types  Social Very quick or...

Unnecessary stress & worries, sudden change of emotions & reactions occurring during menopause making the lady wonder “Why are these happening to me?” Most times the family members & colleagues become victim of her anger outburst. Menopause is caused due to the aggravation of Vata as we age causing gradual depletion of tissues. It is actually a transition phase from Pitta to Vata affecting the women physically & mentally. Ayurveda states that menopause occurs after the age of 50 years, however due to fast paced lifestyle in the present era, it occurs as early as 40 years, indicating early ageing. Menopause not only affects the lady but also her family.  During peri-menopause, the ovaries send signal to the brain demanding more oestrogen and the nervous system gets stressed & overdrives thus leading to misunderstanding / disrupted coordination between the body & mind thereby causing physical & mental changes like hot flushes, dryness in vagina, weig...

Like we experience fear and anxiety during this period, pets can be also more likely to develop emotional & behavioral problems such as aggressiveness, fear, etc. So, it is important to take care of them as well as yourselves because of social distancing / staying at home. First of all be assured that pets cannot transmit Covid-19. Only negligible cases of pets having Covid-19 have been reported, however there are no cases reported on humans having Covid-19 transmitted from pets. But still if you suspect that your pet is having Coronavirus, do consult your vet. There are references in Veda about Veterinary science for animal welfare like Ashwa Ayurveda (for horses), Pashu Ayurveda (For animals), Gaja Ayurveda (for elephants), etc. Since animals like horses & elephants were used in warfare, Ayurveda has mentioned the ways to care for animals and the treatment of diseases as well. Now a days, animals and birds have become a part of our life. Most of us have pets. It is nec...

People across the globe are stressed and anxious due to the Covid-19 Pandemic as they are concerned about their own health & their family’s too. They are trying to find ways to stay immune to coronavirus. Here are some Ayurveda techniques which will help to improve your immunity & strength during this covid-19 pandemic. 1. Gandusha (Oil Pulling) – Take 1 tsp of sesame oil or coconut oil in your mouth and gently swish it for 2 minutes, then spit it out. Oil pulling technique dates back to 5000 years ago which us mentioned as an important daily regimen procedure for improving oral hygiene as well as preventing systemic diseases. Since oil pulling has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral & anti-bacterial effects, it helps to prevent respiratory infections. It enhances immunity as well. 2. Abhyanga (Self massage) – Apply lukewarm sesame oil or coconut oil or ghee on the entire body, take small quantity and apply like a lotion, spreading well on the body after shower. How...

There is growing anxiety among people all over the world because of the Corona Pandemic. On one hand, they are constantly worried about themselves and their near & dear ones and on the other hand, they are stressed about handling their children, keeping them engaged indoors and worried about the safety of their children too. Tough times are here. For all those parents whose kids are very active, demanding your time & energy when you have to do all the household chores as well as manage to do office work from home and with all the stress and anxiety created by the Coronavirus, here are some tips how to keep your kids busy.  New generation kids find a way to immerse into smartphones or other digital gadgets all day long forgetting to eat or drink or sleep. In a certain way, we should accept the fact that now a days, kids learn a lot from using internet. It is a place filled with innovative creations, both in a good & bad way. When I say bad, it means continuous us...

Corona pandemic is seriously a concern for people, especially who always postponed the thought of getting healthy & fit. If you are the person who grabs a piece of high sugar cake in spite of knowing it is not good for your diabetes or who drinks the ice-cold coke or alcohol in parties when you have tendency of asthma, then it’s time to quit all these stuff and turn to healthy diet & lifestyle. Below are general tips for people willing to strengthen their immune system not only to battle against this coronavirus but also against many more infections that is going to come as a threat in the future. Now that most of you are staying home to keep yourself, your family & friends safe, it is time to reconsider your diet habits and opt to follow a healthy one.  Detoxify your body first  All these years, micro toxins would have accumulated in the body due to improper diet, untimely sleep or lack of sufficient physical activity. Even if you say that you are a fi...

Sleep is a harmonious gift that naturally occurs at night. If this harmony is violated, health is impaired as synchronization of sleep – wake cycle with the biological clock maintains bio – rhythm. Sleep is a way to nourish the body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda views restful sleep as important as diet and also essential pillars of good health. Sleep is also a non-suppressible urge. How much sleep do you really need?  Ideal sleep duration for people of different age groups varies. It is summarized below.  • For newborns (0 – 2 months) is 12 – 18 hours • For infants (3 – 11 months) is 14 – 15 hours • For toddlers (1 – 3 years) is 12 – 14 hours • For preschoolers (3 – 5 years) is 11 – 13 hours • For school children (5 – 12 years) is 10 – 11 hours • For teenagers (13 to 17 years) is 8.5 to 9.5 hours  • For adults (above 17 years) is 7 – 9 hours Benefits of good sleep  Keeps your heart healthy, reduces stress, boosts memory, makes you more a...