As winter sets in, many people experience an increase in appetite, dryness of skin, stiffness in joints, and frequent digestive complaints. Modern nutrition often responds to this by advising restraint – low fat. Ayurveda, however, offers a very different perspective. In Ayurvedic, winter is not a season for restriction, but for nourishment. And at the […]
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Ever wonder why your digestion tanks and every illness finds you right when early winter knocks? Know about Yamadamstra Kala in Ayurveda. What is Yamadamstra Kala in Ayurveda? In Ayurveda, the year is divided into six seasons – Shishira (late winter), Vasanta (spring), Grishma (summer), Varsha (monsoon), Sharad (autumn), and Hemanta (early winter). Between any
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Two communities in particular try to follow the principles of vegetarian diets as prescribed by their traditions, but they have faced challenges for a few years. These are the brahmins and the Jain community. Here is an appeal to all Brahmins and Jains. Corruption of diet is another form of poisoning a community, leading to its
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We had a client last week. Yes, yes… I know. It’s taken me a week to actually sit down and write this out with all the other things going on – but that’s not the point. Stay with me, because this one’s important. So, there we were, after nadi pariksha, mid-consultation, and I asked her
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We usually think yawning happens only when we’re sleepy or bored. But there’s an interesting explanation you might not have heard before — especially from a more traditional and holistic point of view. It turns out, frequent yawning may be linked to your digestion. When you haven’t passed stools properly, your large intestines start collecting
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For three months, we walked alongside one of our clients on her healing journey. She came to us seeking relief from fibromyalgia, her muscles constantly aching, spasms disrupting even simple movements. We did Nadi Pariksha and prescribed her medications and diet. She was determined. She followed our recommended medication and diet with unwavering dedication, never
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Appendicitis is a common yet potentially serious medical condition that occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus. It affects people of all ages, but it’s most common in individuals between the ages of 10 and 30. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications such as a ruptured appendix. What Is
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In the blog ‘Food to Eat for a Healthy Gut – Part 3’, we walked through some simple rules to help take better care of our digestion. Building on that, I’d now like to take you a little deeper into a few more important practices and explain why following them can make a real difference
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In our previous blog, we briefly touched upon the concept of ‘Ritu Sandhi’, the transition period from one season to another. Would you like to join me so we can understand why this junction is so important for our health? Ṛtu Sandhi The word ‘Ṛtu’ in Sanskrit means ‘season’, and ‘Sandhi’ means ‘junction’. So, ‘Ṛtu
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Have you ever noticed how most of our Traditional Indian New Year celebrations, such as Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Tamil Puthandu, Vishu, Noboborsho, and so on, happen right around the start of the spring season? It’s quite beautiful when you think about it. Spring is all about renewal, growth, and fresh starts. Isn’t that exactly what
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