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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
Top Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Stuffy Nose
A pleasant day is a rare thing when you’ve got a clogged nose. Because a stuffy nose is almost always runny, your body feels weak, head hurts, and you sneeze every other minute! If your nasal congestion is an indication of something serious like a
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
Top 5 Ayurvedic Remedies for Loose Skin after Weight Loss
First of all, cheers to your slimmer self and improved health! Now, there’s just one last thing to tackle – loose skin. Many people face this unexpected problem after shedding kilos. Nothing to get discouraged by. We’ll show you the 5 best Ayurvedic ways to
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
Agastya Rasayanam – a Great Remedy for the Lungs, Heart and More
Many asthma patients who have turned to Ayurveda would be familiar with Agastya Rasayanam, a commonly prescribed remedy for a host of respiratory conditions, as well as for those whose bodies need rejuvenation. This medicine is made with natural ingredients like Bala, Dashamoola, barley, and
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
Easy Ayurvedic Medicine For Cracked Heels
Heel fissures or cracked heels can get rather painful if ignored. They’re often accompanied by redness, inflammation and a whole lot of itching. Why do they appear in the first place? Cracked heels are simply a result of dehydrated skin on your heels. The skin goes
