According to principles of ayurveda the season Shishira marks the beginning of uttarayana (summer solstice) . Shishira ritu has mixed combination of hot and cold. The intense rays of sun absorb the moistness of surroundings, leaving the environment d
Gur or jaggery is prepared from sugar cane juice. This is used as sweetening agent in many Indian traditional dishes. Jaggery contains plenty of nutrients as it is not completely refined like sugar. Texts of ayurveda eulogize this delicious substance
Parents will be under utter confusion when their tiny tot is 4 months old. Now they have to introduce him to the world of solid foods. Numerous advertisements on TVs and magazines about baby formula foods aggravate the state of confusion. Did our pa
Diseases like cold, cough, psoriasis, dry skin, arthritis, winter depression, viral fever, etc surface during winter. Our body is susceptible to these diseases when our immunity is low. But ayurveda acharyas have framed certain diet and lifestyles me
We often notice elderly people frequently complaining about their health. The causes behind these complaints are numerous. Reduced secretion of digestive juices, weak gums and teeth, consumption of various medications, lack of physical exercise etc,
When a house wife decides to earn from home, there is a need to create a working atmosphere where she can sit and work without any disturbances. Establishing a small home office with the things available at home is a better idea to start the office w
It is a common complaint from every working house wife that she does not get sufficient time to spend with her husband and children. The responsibilities of house wife double when she works outside. She has to balance between home and office ,as bot
Obesity has become a major health problem. This problem has to be addressed with a priority. Even though a help from health professional is needed to fight this condition, it is the efforts of an individual which counts in large. Major ailments like
According to texts of ayurveda our body will be in balanced condition only when there is equilibrium between the three vital forces vata, pitta and kapha. Healthy eating always encourages these three forces to be in balanced condition. A good appropr
Daily skin care routine prevents early aging of skin. It increases natural glow and young looks. Here are tips to include skin care in daily routine.
1.Drink a glass of water early morning as soon as you brush your teeth. Water stored in copper ve