Chyawanprash – The Elixir for respiratory immunityChyawanprash is an Avaleha (polyherbal jam) prepared according to the traditional Ayurvedic recipe, enriched with a synergistic blend of around 50 medicinal herbs and spices including amla (Emblica officinalis/Indian gooseberry), the richest source of Vitamin C.There is an interesting mythological story behind the Origin...

Healing Through Naturopathy Nature and Body have so much in common. That’s why we should use the healing power of nature to soothe the body. Naturopathy is one such system of medicine that uses naturally available healing power of nature to treat or allow body to heal itself. It is...

Yogic perspective to health and disease Yoga is an ancient system used to harmonize the body mind and soul. It is defined as that which brings in 'Samatvam', meaning equanimity at physical and mental levels. Yoga also emphasizes on healthy diet and lifestyle with its principles of ahara, vihara, vichara and...

Treatment Principles (Cikitsa) as per Ayurveda Ayurveda treatises explain different line of treatments beginning with nidana-parivarjana (abstinence from etiological factors). The objective is to reduce the frequency of attacks and to improve quality of life. By adapting dinacharya (daily regimen) and rutucharya (seasonal regimen) the frequency of health problems can...

4 Super food to include during winter Winter is here and catching cold falling sick is quite common. Diet plays an important role to manage these and to increase your immunity. Here 4 super food to include during winter. 1. Amla (Indian Gooseberry) One of the excellent fruits loaded with...

Bronchitis and Yoga Therapy Definition: Inflammation of bronchial tubes are known as Bronchitis. Bronchial tubes are air ways which carry air to and from lungs. Characteristics: There are two types of bronchitis called Acute and Chronic. Acute bronchitis is very common because it easily develops in the people who gets...

Ulcerative colitis and Yoga Ulcerative colitis is also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is considered as chronic condition and causes Inflammation in digestive tract. Colitis represents inflammation of colon. it is auto immune disorder causes mucosal inflammation in any part/segment of colon and may extend to rectum. The...

Yoga for eye health As eyes are sensory organs, we perceive 80% of what comes through our sense of sight. It is important that we maintain the health of our eyes to see this beautiful world. As we have this good opportunity to see the world, its necessary that we...

Constipation Constipation – As all know that the constipation is nothing but difficulty in passing motions. Everyone will undergo constipation one or the other day. It may be due to wrong food habit, stress, reduced intake of water, less/no physical activity and sedentary life style. Most of the people think...

Case study - Neck pain and Acupuncture A 45 year old Yoga therapist weighing about 73kg presented with pain in the neck and feeling of tightness below left scapula for 2 months. Nature of the pain is pricking in nature and duration was throughout the day. Pain often reduced by...