Ayurvedic Treatment of Cerebral Palsy
Dr. Saranya Sivaraj. MD (Ayu) What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affects voluntary and controlled movements. Damage to the movement control centers in the brain during childhood results in a lack of muscle control and coordination. The muscle tone, movement, posture and motor skills are affected in this […]
Is a Raw Food Diet Good for Health & Weight Loss?
We have experts recommending raw food for everyone based on the fact that it is high in nutrients and enzymes. However, Ayurvedic practitioners, recommend mostly cooked foods. Ayurvedic nutrition is not about eating food based on their vitamin – mineral – enzyme count; rather, it’s about eating the right food for the right person. The […]
Ayurveda treatment for Seborrheic Eczema & Scalp Psoriasis
Dandruff by definition is a scalp condition marked by itching and flaking of the skin on our scalp. The causes of such flaky skin can be: dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema and sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis). Our skin cells are forever renewing themselves. When the skin cells on our scalp are […]
Ayurveda for Low back pain and Intervertebral Disc bulge & protrusion
The main reason we suffer from back problems is that we are increasingly becoming sedentary creatures. Our spinal disk is like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tough coating. Slipped disk or ruptured disk or herniated disk occurs when the softer jelly pushes out through a crack in the tough case. […]
Daily Golden Milk: Is It Safe & What Are the Benefits?
Turmeric (Botanical Name – Curcuma longa) root is traditionally called “Indian saffron” because of its deep yellow-orange color. Turmeric is a natural wonder; it is one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antiseptic herbs available. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric has a wide range of therapeutic effects. Turmeric is also rich in […]
Ayurveda Tips for Hair Fall and Dandruff
Vata constituted people have dry, thin, dark, coarse, curly and scanty hairs. Pitta constituted people are characterized by fine, soft, blond, reddish or brownish hair that tends to grey soon. Kapha Types usually have oily, dark or dark brown, strong as well as more hairs. The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 4-5 years. Each […]
Ayurveda Tips to Reduce Belly Fat
I wish I had a magic herb to recommend you when millions are spent on supplements and equipment in the hope that, these products will lead to a stomach reduction quickly. It is impossible to find an exercise to “spot reduce” fat from the stomach or waist because of the way the human energy system works. […]
The Art of Ayurveda Massage
My hands are blessing from the Almighty, So, my hands symbolize His healing I cast my hands in prayer, and mend the ailing… Years ago, massage was a big part of nursing. There was so much care, so much touch, so much goodness conveyed through massage. ‘Massage therapy is absolutely a key in the healing […]
Diet for Women with Athletic Amenorrhea
Athletic amenorrhea is the term used for when a woman doesn’t have menstrual periods because of very intensive exercise. Amenorrhea is also seen in very lean females. Some women athletes stop having periods; others have delayed onset of menstruation. Athletic amenorrhea can be caused by a range of factors related to over-exercising. Low levels of […]
Benefits of Turmeric Milk
Turmeric (botanical name Curcuma longa) root is traditionally called Indian saffron because of its deep yellow-orange colour. Turmeric is a natural wonder; it is one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antiseptic herbs available. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has a wide range of therapeutic effects. Turmeric is also rich in manganese, […]