5 Ways to avoid lower back pain Lower back pain is as common as the cold these days. The main cause of lower back is the modern sedentary lifestyle, stress, poor posture during sitting or sleeping, food habits, etc. These lead the spine becoming weaker. The degenerative processes usually increase because of deficiency of calcium , vitamin…
Dealing with Diwali pollution through Ayurveda The festival of lights is arriving. We all are anxiously waiting for the festival. For most people lighting of firecrackers is the highlight of Diwali. But little do people realize that in our increasingly populated and polluted cities, the temporary joy of firecrackers is soon replaced by the intense…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) It is a very common female health complaint due to hormonal imbalance after maturity. The word “syndrome” describes, it is a complex manifestation involving many factors such as obesity, insulin resistance, irregular menstrual bleeding, acne, unwanted hair growth (hirsuitism), excessive hair fall, lack of ovum production leading to infertility. PCOS often…
Cervical Spondylosis Are you a victim of pain at the back of your neck and shoulders? Does it aggravate with work and radiate down to your hands? Is it accompanied with numbness and headache? Does morning stiffness give your day a ‘not so fresh’ start? Do you notice a deterioration in your confidence level? Well,…
Ways to keep your eyes healthy Ashtanga Hrdaya Samhita says “All efforts should be made by men to protect the eyes, throughout the period of life” For, a man whose eye sight is affected, he is unable to witness the beauty of this world. Here are a few methods which if practised as a daily…
Why do we suffer from pain and fever in the Monsoons? “Varsha Ritu” or the rainy season is of the highest importance in Ayurveda. This season makes the Vata and Pitta doshas less effective. As a result, there is a marked increase in joint pains such as Rheumatism, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Frozen shoulder etc (due to the…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis or Amavata is a joint disorder which effects peripheral joints (hip, knee, ankle, wrist, shoulder, temporomandibular, etc). It is caused by an accumulation of Ama (this is produced when Agni (Enzymes responsible for digestion and metabolism) does not function properly) and vitiation of the vata dosha. Causes:- Amavata is caused by:-…
Top 5 ways to treat a cold using Ayurveda and home remedies They say you cannot find a cure for the common cold but you can for cancer. The common cold is related to nasopharynx, but it affects the entire body. It is mostly common during the winters when its passed around in crowded buses,…
Malabsorption Syndrome Definition – A state in which absorption of one or more substance by the small intestine is reduced. It commonly effects fat, vitamins, electrolytes, iron and amino acids. Small intestine – consists of three part i) Duodenum, ii) Jejunum, iii) ileum Duodenum receives pancreatic enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver…
