Every year, we experience different seasons, and each season of the year brings both beauty and challenges to our lives. According to Ayurveda, each transition is seen as a time when our internal doshic balance is affected. Seasonal shifts can aggravate the body’s natural —Vata, Pitta, and Kapha equilibrium and thus make way for health problems. Ayurveda emphasizes season-specific health care to avoid health problems that may arise because of deranged doshas due to seasonal impact. i. e, Rutu charya, and season-specific detox, i. e Rutu Shodhana. Seasonal Detoxification is specific detoxification and rejuvenation practices tailored to each season to…
Dr Divya Kini
Stress is a word that doesn’t need any explanation in today’s fast-paced life. Everyone is experiencing stress in one way or another. The factors that cause stress are often referred to as stressors and everyone has different stressors to battle with. When will stress cause a threat to health? A small amount of stress for a shorter duration can stimulate the secretion of stress hormones as an immediate response and it is beneficial as it will prompt us to address challenges in our lives. This type of stress usually does not pose a health risk. But stress level exceeds tolerable…
In medical practice, doctors have to treat a variety of diseases. In this few are easily treated, few need extra care and few diseases offer a lot of challenges to treating doctors. In Ayurveda also there is categorization of diseases based on disease intensity and treatment to be followed. One such category of disease is called Kshudra rogas or minor medical ailments. These diseases are called Kshudra rogas as they are of lesser severity in comparison to other diseases. Mukhadooshika or Acne Vulgaris is considered as one such ailment. Acne is a chronic skin condition which appears during adolescence and…
Over past decades the prevalence of Diabetes is accelerating, and it is estimated that 1 in 10 adults worldwide has diabetes. Diabetes can be controlled, and complications related to it can be prevented or delayed. It is important to learn to live with diabetes by Modifying diet, being physically active, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress etc. Here are a few guidelines for Healthy Living with Diabetes… Education of Diabetes First and foremost, Patients who are suffering from D M should have clear cut knowledge about the nature of this disease. Diabetes is considered as a disease which…
Food is a vital factor for life sustenance and role of food in health maintenance is Unquestionable. But the emerging question is whether people now a day choosing right diet to fulfill their nutritional needs? Now a day food plate is loaded with lots of food article but nutrient present in them may not be sufficient to fulfill the daily nutritional requirement Adequate nutrition is a key factor for overall health and wellbeing. To meet the nutritional requirement of the body it is essential to consume balanced diet. A balanced diet should contain all the macro and micronutrients required for…