Winters are indeed that time of year when our appetite increases naturally leading to increased consumption of meals but do you know how this sudden change in our eating pattern happens? Let’s decipher this secret from the outlook of Ayurveda. Jatharagni : The body fire As per Ayurveda, our digestion is governed by our Jatharagni or Digestive fire which can be correlated with the food metabolism. This Agni that is situated in Grahani or the Duodenum (first part of the small intestine) is known to be responsible for playing a key role in maintaining overall health of the body. This…
Dr. Chhavi Rosha
Ayurvedic perspective on Skin Ayurvedically skin is composed of seven distinct layers, each of which serves their own defined functions whilst supporting each other. And from the physiological frame of reference, Pitta Dosha is responsible for the optimal working of the skin. The health of the skin completely relies on the food we eat as the Rasa Dhatu (nutrition) obtained from the food helps in nourishment, rejuvenation, and proper functioning of the skin cells. Seven layers of the skin 1. Avabhasini – Outermost layer, reflects the quality of Rasa Dhatu in the body. 2. Lohita – Supports the outermost layer…
“Aging can be fun if you lay back and enjoy it.” – Clint Eastwood Age was just a number back then, but this COVID ingression changed the whole equation for all those youthful oldies! Staying captive in their homes, elderlies of today’s age are getting to grips with paddling their canoes across these hard times. But hey, what if aging can be fun again like the good old days when the pandemic was not a thing? Yes, you read it right! Ayurveda can emerge as a ray of hope for everyone in trying to switch back to normal. Let’s get…