Humans have eaten zucchini for thousands of years. This squash vegetable is considered highly Vata pacifying and also balances Pitta. On the other hand, it increases Kapha. Zucchini is a wonderfully nourishing food and is great to add to salads, soups, stews, khichdi, and even
How to Heal Cavities with Natural Ingredients
What are dental cavities? Carbohydrates from food particles remaining in your mouth turn into acids, which leads to plaque, eventually forming holes in your teeth known as cavities. Besides being a not-so-pleasant sight, cavities can cause an awful lot of pain…and in severe cases, teeth
The Big Deal about Surya Namaskar (and How to Do it)
Featured image credit: Stylecraze.com It’s yoga month! We begin our series of articles dedicated to the wonderful science of yoga with Surya Namaskar. In the ancient tradition of yoga, “Surya” or the Sun has been a symbol of spiritual consciousness, vitality, dynamism and glory. Translating
Powerful Breathing Exercises to Stress Less and Relax More
Stress is an inevitable part of life. Every phase of our ives brings its own set of challenges. This is actually great for our growth and development. But when stress gets the best of you and begins to harm your body, it’s time to minimise
Does Milk Help You Grow Stronger and Taller
Milk is among the health foods humans have consumed for ages. Since a very young age, we have been told to drink a glass of milk to stay healthy, and have stronger bones in particular. But in recent years, the number of lactose intolerant people
Why do Farts Smell? (And What to Do about it!)
The average person lets out anywhere between 10 to 20 farts each day. Many of them go unnoticed. Some of them are loud. But the worst of them smell horrible – and that’s when things can get pretty embarrassing. Why do we fart? And why
Sciatica Pain Relief with Ayurvedic Remedies
Various people experience sciatica differently – for some, it has mild symptoms while for others, it is moderate; and for the unfortunate lot, it causes excruciating pain that makes daily life difficult. With severe sciatica, even coughing, standing and walking cause ache. But the good
An Ayurvedic Super Veggie – 7 Okra Health Benefits
When it comes to super foods, okra is not among the most commonly thought of. But this green, versatile veggie is packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and more – making it a precious Ayurvedic ingredient. So, we’ve put together this list of the top okra
Ayurvedic Solutions for Sagging Breasts
Women tend to be conscious of their breasts. Especially at younger ages, it’s common to get even a bit obsessed about their size, colour, shape and firmness. At Ayurvedum, we encourage you to love and accept your unique beauty. But, if your sagging breasts bother you
How to Lose Belly Fat without Exercise Naturally
Contrary to popular belief, fat doesn’t equal unhealthy. However, certain fats in certain areas of the body indicate that you’ve got a potential health problem. One of them is visceral fat, which you’d find in your abdominal cavity. When you have excess amounts of visceral fat,
