Learn Ayurvedic Nasal Therapy: Nasya Oil Nasya oil therapy involves administering herbal oils, medicines, or powders through the nasal passage. In Ayurvedic texts, the nose is considered the gateway to the head and doorway to consciousness. In fact, Nasya oil is used to treat various conditions affecting the areas above the shoulders. Nasya can be a daily [...]
Benefits of Tongue Scraping in Ayurveda Many modalities of medicines, including Ayurveda, use tongue diagnosis as a method to gauge the health of a rogi or patient. Ayurveda teaches that the tongue reflects the health and well-being of organs like the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, spleen, and stomach. What is Tongue Scraping? In Ayurveda, tongue scraping [...]
The Importance of Ayurvedic Morning Routine A friend asks, “What’s your secret? How are you so high-energy in the mornings?” I wish I had a fancier or more eloquent answer, but the truth is, there is no secret. I rely on Ayurvedic morning routine to boost my energy and elevate my productivity. There is so much [...]
Ayurveda and Grief Death and grief don’t discriminate. Grief is a universal emotion and an unfortunate but inevitable part of life. It touches each and every person, home, and life at some point. That said, how often grief is dismissed, and people are told, “You are still grieving?” That's why it's important to understand how Ayurveda [...]
Gut Health According to Ayurveda In Ayurveda, it’s not what we eat that matters most but what we digest is key! How do you improve digestion? In this blog post, I share some Ayurvedic tips to regulate gut health. The understanding of agni or Ayurvedic digestion comes in handy here as well as the concept of [...]
Sapta Dhatu: 7 tissue layers in Ayurveda Sapta Dhatu refers to the seven fundamental tissues that constitute the human body according to Ayurveda. Derived from the Sanskrit word “Dhātu,” meaning “that which holds,” Dhatus represent the building blocks of our physical structure and are responsible for maintaining the overall health and functioning of the body. Sapta [...]
What are the six stages of disease formation in Ayurveda? When I hear someone say, “Suddenly, my father, brother, sister, mother, partner, or friend died of a heart attack,” I listen compassionately but don’t necessarily agree. When they are ready to listen, I remind that Ayurveda will tell you that most diseases don’t happen overnight. There [...]
Three pillars of health according to Ayurveda According to Ayurveda, we can only enjoy an optimal health state of health or ‘Svastha,’ when the ‘Three Pillars of Health’ are in proper balance. In Sanskrit, the word for pillar is ‘Sthambha’. The three Sthambhas are the three doshas – Vata(ether and air), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water [...]
Ayurveda and Incompatible Foods Incompatible foods wreak havoc on our mind-body eventually. Ever drink banana milkshake and feel congested or stuffy? Milk which contains lactogen and certain fruits, such as bananas, which also contain common allergen may aggravate an asthmatic attack. Did your grandma remind you to not mix dairy and fish together? Milk is cold [...]
Golden Milk: The drink that’s good for you Growing up in an Indian home, Haldi doodh (turmeric milk)—also known as Golden milk—was something I drank on a regular basis. It’s gained a lot of popularity in the west today because both yoga and Ayurveda have gained visibility and acceptance. But haldi doodh was a staple in most [...]
