(Medicines alone do not cure a disease; only when they are combined with strict dietary discipline can the disease be removed from its root.) Key Takeaways In Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis), medicines work best only when combined with strict diet and lifestyle discipline (pathya). Avoid stale food, refined flour products, fermented foods and all sour items …
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Explore Ayurvedic diet and nutrition guidance, including healthy food choices, proper food combinations, meal timing, seasonal eating, digestive health, and practical dietary recommendations for overall well-being.
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.
Black Gram: Ayurvedic Benefits, Uses and Precautions
Black Gram is a nourishing and strength-promoting pulse, but its heavy nature may not suit everyone. Learn how to use Black Gram and Black Gram Pak appropriately.
Who Should Eat Radish and Who Should Avoid It? — An Ayurvedic Perspective
Learn who can eat radish according to Ayurveda, who should avoid it, and whether raw or cooked radish is more suitable for Vata, Pitta and digestion.
How Can Ayurveda Help With Chronic Bloating and Small Intestine Problems?
Why Does the Same Food Cause Bloating in One Person but Not Another? Read this article in other languages: ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): આયુર્વેદથી લાંબા સમયથી રહેતા પેટના ફૂલાવા અને નાના આંતરડાની તકલીફમાં શું મદદ મળી શકે? हिंदी (Hindi): आयुर्वेद से लंबे समय से रहने वाले पेट के फूलाव और छोटी आंत की तकलीफ में क्या मदद …
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Harms of Holding Back Stool: What Happens When You Repeatedly Suppress the Body’s Natural Urge?
How Natural Is It to Keep Putting Off Going to the Bathroom by Saying “I’ll Go in a While”? Read this article in other languages: ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): શૌચ અટકાવી રાખવાના નુકસાન: શરીરની કુદરતી હાજતને વારંવાર રોકવાથી શું થાય છે? हिंदी (Hindi): शौच रोकने के नुकसान: शरीर की प्राकृतिक हाजत को बार-बार रोकने से क्या होता …
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What Not to Eat on an Empty Stomach: The Ayurvedic View on Morning Food
When the Stomach Is Empty, Which Foods Don’t Suit Whom? Read this article in other languages: ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): ખાલી પેટે શું ન ખાવું? આયુર્વેદની નજરે સવારના ખોરાકની સાચી સમજ हिंदी (Hindi): खाली पेट क्या न खाएं? आयुर्वेद की नज़र से सुबह के भोजन की सही समझ After waking up in the morning, the stomach is …
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Sthaulya (Obesity): Ayurvedic Diet for Weight Loss
Key Takeaways In Sthaulya (obesity), diet discipline is the base of Ayurvedic care. Reduce spicy, salty and sour food, and avoid stale food, refined flour and bakery items. Drink water according to thirst, and avoid incompatible food combinations (Viruddha Ahara) such as milk with fruits. Sudden weight gain or obesity with BP, sugar or thyroid …
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Drinking Water and Ayurveda: How Much, When and What Kind to Drink
Key Takeaways Drink water according to thirst; neither too much nor too little. Too much water just before or after meals weakens digestion; small sips during meals are better. Avoid stale, stagnant or very cold water; boiled and cooled water is better during illness. People with swelling, heart or kidney disease should follow their doctor’s …
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Diet & Care for Sprue, Diarrhoea, IBS and Chronic Dysentery (Ayurveda)
Key Takeaways In diarrhoea, Grahani (sprue), IBS and chronic dysentery, diet discipline is central to recovery. Reduce spicy, salty and sour food, and avoid stale food, refined flour, bakery and fermented items. Buttermilk is beneficial, while incompatible food combinations should be avoided. Blood in stools, weight loss, dehydration or ongoing diarrhoea need medical evaluation. For …
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