Pain on swallowing, fever and tonsils that flare up again and again? Ayurveda sees vitiated Kapha-Pitta and weak digestive fire as the root cause, and shows how gargling, herbs and the right diet can reduce recurrences.
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Learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda, including its principles, concepts, traditional approach to health, Dosha, Dhatu, Agni, Ama, Ojas, Prakriti, and holistic living based on Ayurvedic wisdom.
Diet and Lifestyle Rules (Pathya) for Amavata – Rheumatoid Arthritis
(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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Worms (Krimi Roga) – Symptoms, Causes and Ayurvedic Treatment
Worms (stomach worms) are a problem that looks small but can seriously affect the body. Many people ignore it as something ordinary, but worms eat up the nutrients in the body and weaken it from inside. This problem is seen more in children, because they play in dirt, put their hands in the mouth and …
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What Are the Five Mahabhutas? Akasha, Vayu, Agni, Jala and Prithvi in Ayurveda
Panchamahabhuta is a fundamental principle of Ayurveda. Discover the meaning of Akasha, Vayu, Agni, Jala, and Prithvi and their role in understanding the body, food, and nature.
The Relationship Between Panchamahabhuta and Triguna — An Ayurvedic Perspective on Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
Panchamahabhuta and Triguna are two foundational ideas of Indian thought. Learn how Ayurveda relates the five great elements to Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, and how this understanding applies to food, routine and mind.
Qualities, Properties and Functions of the Five Great Elements (Panchamahabhuta)
Explore the Ayurvedic concept of Panchamahabhuta—the five great elements of space, air, fire, water and earth. Understand their characteristic qualities and their traditional significance in relation to the body, food and Ayurvedic principles.
Dry Ginger (Shunthi): Ayurvedic Properties, Traditional Uses and Precautions
Dry ginger, known as Shunthi in Ayurveda, has a long tradition of use. Learn about its traditional properties, digestive applications, precautions, and when medical advice is necessary.
Fennel — A Fragrant Kitchen Ingredient and a Traditional Aid to Digestion
Fennel is more than an after-meal mouth freshener. Explore its traditional place in Ayurveda, its relationship with digestion, practical uses, and important precautions for responsible consumption.
Fenugreek Has So Many Benefits! — Ayurvedic Properties, Traditional Uses, and Precautions
Fenugreek is more than a kitchen spice. Discover its traditional Ayurvedic properties, digestive significance, common culinary uses, postpartum traditions, and important safety precautions.
Clove in Ayurveda: Properties, Traditional Uses, Benefits and Precautions
Clove is more than a culinary spice. Learn about its traditional Ayurvedic properties, uses for appetite and oral freshness, important precautions, and classical references.