The Ayurvedic calendar divides the year into six distinct seasons, each lasting two months. For each season, the Acharyas have provided clear, detailed modifications to diet, lifestyle, and exercise to help us stay healthy, both mentally and physically, throughout the…
The Three Doshas in Ayurveda The building blocks of the Human body are Vata dosha , Pitta dosha & Kapha dosha. This Tridosha principle is a very important fundamental concept in Ayurveda Naturally this concept leads to many questions – What…
Should I use hot water or cold water to wash hair – this is a very common question, especially on a cold winter day And the internet will give you a bewildering array of conflicting information on the subject. Many…
A strange and unexpected side effect of dry shampoos emerged recently. Leading brands of dry shampoos were voluntarily recalled in the US & Canada due to high levels of benzene contamination Benzene is a well known carcinogen and high…
According to Ayurveda, greeshma rtu is a two month season of peak summer. It lasts from mid-May to mid-July. Greeshma rtu is the last of the 3 seasons in the adana kaala or Northern solstice, when the Sun moves in…
Afternoon sleep, also known as the power nap or cat nap has long been hailed as a secret to increased productivity and high energy levels. Stealing some afternoon sleep is especially a favorite productivity hack of early risers. A big…
The Oil bath , also called Abhyanga Snana in Ayurveda is a highly revered health technique from antiquity in India. In the ancient Siddha medicine system of South India it is known as “Yennai Kuliyal”. Apart from these formal medicine…
Oily scalp or scalp greasiness is a common problem that affects many Indians. So we often get emails and social media messages from those eagerly searching for a natural options for oily scalp treatment. A majority of these people are…
