Triphala – the amazing herbal immunity booster

Triphala – the amazing herbal immunity booster

What is Triphala? Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy that has been used for centuries to promote overall health and well-being. It is a combination of three fruits: Amla (Indian gooseberry), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), and Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica). Amla is a sour, astringent fruit that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and has a…

What is Marma Therapy?

What is Marma Therapy?

Marma refers to a sensitive part of the body. In Ayurveda, it is a point in the human body located at the intersections of veins, muscles, joints, bones, ligaments or tendons. Basti refers to a “container” that can hold warm therapeutic oil infused with healing herbs. In Marma therapy generous quantity of oil is poured…

Boosting immunity

Boosting immunity

Ayurveda states that I am a life force (soul or atman). I have a mind and a body. These three aspects are interconnected. Understanding and keeping this holistic viewpoint helps us stay in harmony and balance. Immune Health and Ojas – The Nectar of Life What we feed ourselves mentally, emotionally and physically must be…

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Healthy eating

IMPORTANT FOOD RULES  Guidelines to maximize digestion and avoid build up of “AMA” or undigested toxic waste. A meal should be well balanced with all six tastes i.e. sweet, salty, sour, pungent, astringent and bitter with no excesses of any kind. Meals should be light and regular. Fill half the stomach with food, one quarter…

Akbar Hamid’s Experience

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT  Why? On recommendation from a trusted friend, I went to the Ayu Centre in Chiang Mai, Thai- land and the attention of Dr Rajeev. This centre specialises in Ayurvedic treatment, the traditional system of medicine of India. Ayurveda aims to treat body, mind, and spirit using a holistic approach. Personal history I am…

How does Ayurveda treat excessive air in the body?

An imbalanced Vata condition means excess air in the body’s energy channels, leading to poor circulation, joint pains, dryness, chronic constipation that may lead to haemorrhoids, anxiety, insomnia and dry coughs. There may be sciatic pain which will also cause pain in the lower back region. This will result in fatigue. Emotionally, you may experience anxiety, insomnia and…

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Neck exercises to relieve stiffness

Neck Exercises have a positive effect in relieving pain or discomfort experienced from having a stiff neck. It can improve your neck’s range of motion and can strengthen the underlying muscles. But a personalised exercise program should be scheduled according to your pain severity, limitation of movement, and current strength. A typical neck exercise program…