Water is a crucial, but often overlooked part a healthy diet. And while staying well hydrated in general is healthy, there are particularly great benefits of drinking water on an empty stomach – in the morning as well as in the course of the day.
Can Daytime Naps Help You Work Smarter and Feel Better?
Afternoon naps…something many of us would love to have the luxury of. But is sleep at day good for health in the long run? Ayurveda is a holistic health care system that understands that everyone is made differently. So when it comes to the daytime
6 Fabulous Reasons to Use Coconut Oil for Skin and Hair
We are always excited to tell you about natural ingredients that beat the best of commercial, chemical-laden beauty products! One such ingredient is coconut oil – fit to be called an all-round beauty tonic. Here’s why we think everyone should use coconut oil for skin
How the Seven Chakras Shape You and Your Life
The concept of the chakras is popular in eastern systems like yoga, Buddhism, Qi Gong and Hinduism. The Sanskrit word ‘chakra’ translates to ‘wheel’. Simply put, chakras are vortexes of energy in the subtle body. They form where many ‘nadis’ (subtle energy channels resembling nerves) come
6 Reasons to Include Bottle Gourd in Your Diet
Bottle gourd a.k.a lauki and its leaves are highly valued in Ayurveda. It pacifies the Vata and Pitta dosha while increasing Kapha, and hence finds its way in various Ayurvedic health products. Packed with nutrients like vitamin A, B, C, E and K, iron, zinc
How to Spot, Treat and Avoid Diet Related Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Ayurveda always says that diet is crucial for good health. We’re all well aware of the fact that our bodies need adequate levels of nutrients to function properly. Yet, many of us end up with a vitamin deficiency at some point of our lives. And
7 Tremendous Benefits of Body Massage after Delivery
The everyday hustle bustle makes it difficult for women to even take care of themselves post their deliveries. However, a body massage after delivery is a wonderful (yet neglected) practice. Since ancient times, new mothers have loved this tender touch to soothe their sore spots. But, the
All about Bhastrika a.k.a Bellow’s Breath
The breath is a wonderful thing. When controlled, it can sedate your nervous system, or pump you up with energy. It can cool your body down, or generate warmth. It can even suppress your appetite or fuel it. Pranayama is the yogic practice of controlling
7 Easy Ayurvedic Remedies for Acne
Many of us expect acne to be a thing of the past by the time we’re in our twenties. But unfortunately, more and more adults these days have acne breakouts. Besides being awfully bothersome to your eyes, acne also tells you that you need to
15 Chyawanprash Benefits You Must Know About
Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic jam-like concoction that has been made for thousands of years. Why is it so popular? Check out these Chyawanprash benefits and you’ll know! So, What does this Jam Contain? A lot! Ancient Ayurvedic experts thoughtfully prepared its recipe which contains a host of
