Abhyanga Abhyanga is one of the daily routine or Dinacharya to be followed by everyone, where oil is used for massaging from head to toe. Benefits of Abhyanga : According to Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana, 2/8 अभ्यङ्गमाचरेनित्यं सजरश्रमवात: | द्रुष्टिप्रसाद पुष्टि आयुः स्वप्नसुक्त्वत्व दार्द्यक्रुत् ।। Abhyangam aacharet nityam sa jaraa shramavaataha...

Health, An Ayurvedic Perspective The distinctive feature of Ayurveda is that the primary emphasis is on maintaining a healthy state of being and then comes the curative aspect. Health here is in relation with both body and mind and reflects at all levels from the cell to the whole body....

Bronchial Asthma and Yoga TherapyWhat is Bronchial Asthma?It is a condition where the airway becomes narrow, swollen and mucus is produced so the air-filled sacs are now filled with mucus which makes it difficult to breathe.Causes and Risk Factors:Exposing to cold, dust or polluted airSmokingInfections such as cold, flu and...

Gut Health"All Disease begins in the Gut" - Hippocrates50% of the health problems can be corrected by only looking at enhancing gut health. Almost 70% of the immunity originates in gut health. Your overall health, Quality of hair, skin all depend on your gut health.Importance of Gut healthThe food we...

Integrative Medicine For Lower Back PainWincing in Pain???Get rid of it through Ayurveda Yoga and AcupunctureLower back pain refers to any pain or discomfort experienced in the bottom region of the spine. Lower  back pain can vary from dull pain that develops gradually to sudden, sharp or persistent pain felt...

Ayurveda and Yoga for Special Children Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characteristics include "markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication, and restricted activity and interest repertoires". Since no single intervention has proved effective in alleviating ASD's core symptoms, many parents of children with ASD use Complementary and Alternative...

Integrative Medicine- The need of the hour! Integrative medicine has been defined as "the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person", is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, health care professionals and disciplines...

Stress Management Through Yoga TherapyStress is a common condition, a response to a physical threat or psychological distress. Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can arrive at any time during a situation of frustration, anger and nervousness.Types of Stress:There are many types of Stress,  classified on...

Ayurveda & Yoga for management of Migraine headache without aura Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder characterized by periodic, unilateral, throbbing headaches with associated symptoms of nausea and vomiting usually beginning in childhood, adolescence or early adult life. It recurs in diminishing numbers and intensity during advancing years....

Yoga for Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) Dysmenorrhea is painful menses. Menstrual disorders are becoming common with the main cause being irregular lifestyle. About 75% of women experience pain as one of the symptom of menstrual disorder. The excessive contraction in myometrial muscles hinders proper blood flow and therefore improper oxygenation in...