Tag: Ayurvedic Treatment

To treat psoriasis, ayurveda uses a holistic treatment plan that involves nidana parivarjana (avoidance of factors that cause psoriasis), panchakarma (purifying treatments), and shamana (suppression of vitiated doshas). Therapies such as vamana (therapeutic vomiting) and the ingestin and topicall application of herbal remedies are vital to treatment.

Ayurveda treats PCOS with panchakarma procedures such as udvartana, vamana, virechana, and uttara vasti. It prescribes shatavari to tackle menstrual irregularity, triphala kwatha to purify the body, and turmeric, guggul, and pepper to fight obesity. Yoga and a holistic diet with whole grains and digestion-boosting foods are also recommended.

Mucus is the body's natural defense against foreign particles such as dust, dirt, and germs. The body produces about 1–1.5 liters of mucus per day but the quantity, color, and consistency may vary depending on respiratory problems and external factors like pollutants. To get rid of mucus build-up, try these home remedies and eat the right kind of foods.

Neti pot is an age-old technique of nasal irrigation that originated in India. Neti pot needs to be filled with water that's boiled and cooled and just a teaspoon of salt. A safe and effective saline rinse, it's great for flushing out excess mucus and microbial toxins from blocked sinuses. Thereby, provides great relief for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and pregnancy-related sinus issues.

Yoga can be used very efficiently to relieve constipation. Asanas such as pavanmuktasana (wind-releasing pose), natarajasana (lying-down body twist), sarvangasana (shoulder stand), halasana (plow pose), baddha konasana (butterfly pose), mayurasana (peacock pose), and ardha matsyendrasana (half spinal twist) all have proven benefits in relieving such digestive issues. Kapalbhati or skull cleansing also works on the abdominal muscles and assists in bowel movement.

With an increase in air pollution and the use of chemicals in our immediate environment, an increasing number of people are falling prey to...

A runny nose is uncomfortable. Adequate rest can relieve it, but simple home remedies can help as well. Use saline drops and a steamer. Eat foods with ginger or peppers to help thin out mucus. Honey and holy basil also relieve congestion. Massage the sinuses, apply a warm compress around the nose, and stay hydrated to relieve a runny nose quickly. Lastly, lead a stress-free life to prevent catching a cold in the first place.

Pranayama is the regulation of the prana (life force) and breath is the external manifestation of the prana (life force). By regulating the breath, we can gain mastery...

Maintaining your oral hygiene is extremely important as you are communicating at work or home throughout the day. However, most of us are ignorant...

If you're sitting for too long, move around more. Stretching can improve muscle flexibility. Drinking enough water helps in muscle repair and growth. Body massages can relieve muscle tension. Hot and cold treatment is good for pain and inflammation. Take fitness routines slow and easy if you experience muscle soreness. In Ayurveda, ginger, mustard, and Abhyanga massage can ease muscle soreness.

The eyes are the window to the soul and among the most sensitive parts of the body.  The Vedas (Ayurvedic texts) went into depth...

Ayurveda prescribes remedies tailored to your individual constitution for managing stress. These include dinacharya, a daily routine for a disciplined and healthy life; panchakarma or detoxification therapies such as virechana (purgation using herbs), vasti (medicated enemas), and nasyam (nasal administration of oils); yoga; dietary practices to balance your doshas; rejuvenating and adaptogenic herbs such as brahmi and ashwagandha etc; and adherence to moral practices.

The third eye or the ajna chakra is considered an important energy force in helping us achieve more by being more. Opening the third eye chakra involves practice of meditation, gazing, and creative pursuits. By opening the third eye, you open yourself up to limitless possibilities. Proponents claim that doing so makes one more confident, more assured of their choices, and wiser to the consequences of their actions.

Many people across the world are turning to ayurveda for the treatment of various diseases. Although still most widely practiced worldwide, modern Western medicine, or allopathy, is slowly losing its popularity because of its side-effects. Allopathy is relatively new when compared with ayurveda and is constantly changing. While ayurveda treats the body in a holistic manner, allopathy views the body as separate organs.

It is a misconception that cholesterol is bad for your body. Cholesterol is an oil-based substance produced in the body as well as taken...