Ayurveda describes garlic as a heating, pungent substance traditionally used in selected Vata- and Kapha-related conditions. Learn when caution may be appropriate and how to make informed dietary choices.
Author:Dr. Nikul Patel
Dr. Nikul Patel - Ayurveda Consultant - Ahmedabad
Saindhava Salt: A Simple Kitchen Ingredient with a Special Place in Ayurveda
Saindhava salt holds a special place in Ayurveda. Explore its classical references, traditional properties, appropriate uses, dietary limitations, and important health precautions.
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder: Ayurvedic Light, Food & Routine Tips
Explore how morning daylight, Ayurvedic seasonal routines, balanced meals, regular sleep, gentle exercise, and social support may help maintain well-being during seasonal mood changes, alongside appropriate clinical care.
Daily Routine to Support Well-Being After Antibiotics
After completing a course of antibiotics, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, appropriate hydration, and gentle physical activity may help you maintain a healthy routine. Explore Ayurvedic principles, practical habits, and essential medical precautions.
Ayurveda for Healthy Perimenopause: Early Preparation for a Healthier Menopause
Perimenopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life. Learn about Ayurvedic lifestyle principles, balanced nutrition, sleep, yoga, bone care, and when to seek medical guidance.
Dinacharya for Students: Ayurvedic Routines to Support Focus, Learning and Consistency
Discover how Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic concept of daily routine, can guide students towards balanced sleep, mindful eating, regular activity and organised study habits.
Excessive Use of Kshara: Ayurvedic Properties, Effects and Precautions
Kshara has specific medicinal applications in Ayurveda, but inappropriate use requires caution. Learn about its classical properties, the difference between Kshara and salt, and practical dietary precautions.
Dinacharya: The Basic Concept of Daily Routine in Ayurveda
Dinacharya is more than a morning routine. Discover the classical Ayurvedic approach to daily hygiene, exercise, food, rest and healthy conduct.
Asafoetida (Hing): Traditional Ayurvedic Benefits, Digestive Uses, and Precautions
Hing, or asafoetida, is a familiar Indian kitchen ingredient described in classical Ayurveda for its pungent, heating, digestive, and Vata-Kapha-related properties. Explore its traditional uses, classical references, dietary guidance, and important safety precautions.
Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis): Symptoms, Causes, Diet and Ayurvedic Management
Learn about Amavata and its Ayurvedic management, including symptoms, diet, lifestyle, oil massage, pain relief, Ayurvedic medicines and Panchakarma.