Dr. Kajal NK

Mobiles have become an indispensable part of our lives. Especially since the Pandemic our worlds have rapidly shifted to the virtual world. Mobiles have become the only source of interaction and connection with the outside world, which has helped one to have a feel of sense of normalcy and sanity. Be it attending online classes, or chatting with friends or entertainment etc – a mobile phone is a handy and an affordable tool for all such activities for kids. As per a study conducted by the National commission for protection of child rights (NCPCR) 30.2 % of children…

Those who contracted COVID are slowly coming out of their quarantine period and are eager to go back to their normal diet and routine. Hold on!!! Not yet!!! The most important phase is the recovery period post COVID. This period is extremely important for future health and a preparatory phase for building up your immunity; hence one must follow and give paramount importance to self care at home. The body needs time to recover further and normalize all its functions- Digestion being the most important. The Agni or Digestion may still not be at its usual optimum level of functioning…

“Acharya Sushruta had said that by obtaining proper sleep a person can get delightment, Growth, Strength, Virility, Knowledge and proper survival of life. Whereas improper sleep can lead us to sorrow, emaciation, Weakness, Impotence, Ignorance as well can even lead to termination of life.” In today’s fast-paced world where being on your toes in your work or career is considered most important, Sleep is often neglected. Ayurveda considers Sleep to be one of the Trayopastambhas (3 pillars) on which a person’s health is balanced and sustained and also one of the 13 Adharaneeya vegas or natural urges that should not…

Getting on to winter season we can notice cracked lips, cracked heels and dry skin! All this can be easily dealt by doing some simple Ayurvedic rituals, and thereby making the winter looking all pretty and pink in you!! Due to it being cold and windy in winters it is important to maintain the balance of the vata and kapha doshas. A few simple things you can incorporate in your daily routine during the winters. 1. ABHYANGA (BODY MASSAGE) – the best way to nourish the largest organ of your body, that is right your skin!! A daily 10 min…

The pandemic has forced people to stay at home and has also taken away walks amidst greenery and breathe of some fresh air. This has got people to indulge in gardening and setting up their little garden at home, so why not upgrade it to a kitchen garden? Herbs and vegetables that are used in everyday cooking can be easily grown at home without much effort or hassle. Few of the herbs and vegetables that can be grown at home along with their Ayurvedic benefits and nutritional qualities are as follows- 1. Ginger – A very easy to grow plant,…

What’s all the hype about TURMERIC – THE GOLDEN GODDESS??? TURMERIC – THE GOLDEN GODDESS – Golden latte mix, Immunity Kwath, Golden immunity mix – seen an emergence of 100’s of such immunity boosting products in the market recently? (All thanks to this pandemic!!) What do all these have in common?? – Turmeric!!! Something which Ayurveda spoke of and propagated 5000 years ago!!!! Turmeric -(Latin- Curcuma longa) is one of the important dravyas in Ayurveda used in many forms. Be it churns, Vatis, Kashayas and even in Lepa form. Due to the current scenario of Covid 19, there has been…