Life With Ayurveda

Seasonal routine(Ritucharya) according to Ayurveda Ayurveda prescribed some Dietary and lifestyle practice for every season because every season affects our body's doshas(three pillars of human body Vata, pitta, Kapha)  some way. By following the mentioned seasonal routine, we can avoid unnecessary health issues and lifestyles disorder. According to Ayurveda a year is divided into two periods Ayana (solstice) (depending on the direction of movement of the sun). Each solstice is formed of three Ritus (seasons) Uttarayana (northern solstice) or Adan kal Late winter (Shishir) Spring (Vasant) Summer (Grishma) Dakshinayana (southern solstice) or Visarg Kal Early winter (Hemant) Monsoon (Varsha) Autumn (Sharad) So, three are a total of six seasons in one year. Summer is the last season of Adan Kal(northern solstice). The relation between  summer season and dosha  In Ayurveda summer is considered a pitta season. In summertime Intense sunlig...

High cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that's found in cells of our body  Cholesterol is essential for many body functions like making cell membranes and making Vitamin D and hormones. Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of excess cholesterol levels in the blood that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease  Types of cholesterol High-density Lipoprotein or HDL It is useful for the body because it takes cholesterol away  from the cells and then back to the liver. The liver breaks it down or passes it to out of the body as waste material. Often called the good cholesterol Low-density Lipoprotein or LDL It is the “bad” cholesterol. LDL takes cholesterol from the liver to the cells. Cells use cholesterol but too much cholesterol in the blood can clog the arteries. LDL is the bad or “lousy” cholesterol. It can lead to a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Very low-den...

Hypothyroidism  The thyroid gland is one of the important glands of the endocrine system.  The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck.  It releases thyroid hormones (thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3))  These hormones help to regulate metabolism, growth, and development of the human body.  It helps to regulate many body functions like brain and nerve function and development, and function of the skin, hair, eyes, heart, and intestines  Without enough thyroid hormones, many of your body’s functions slow down.  Hypothyroid is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce a sufficient amount of the thyroid hormone.  Cause of Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism can be caused due to multiple reasons most common causes are  Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder where your immune system attacks your thyroid. Iodine deficiency Radiation or surgery on the thyroid gland, Stress T...

Ayurvedic Dincharya (Daily Routine) A schedule from wake up in the early morning to sleep night called Ayurvedic Dincharya. To keep yourself healthy, Ayurveda Acharya made a daily routine. By following this daily routine, you can enhance your immunity and have a good healthy life. As per Ayurveda, dosha is of three types, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, also known as tridosha. To stay healthy, you should keep your dosha balanced. Each dosha has their own time in a day so  Ayurvedic daily routine suggests to us that which time which activity should be done. let's understand the cycle of each day The first cycle is  sunrise to sunset The second cycle is  sunset to sunrise The doshas and their times of day  6 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 10 pm its Kapha dominating time 10 am to 2pm and 10 pm to 2 am Pitta dominating time 2pm to 6 pm and 2 am to 6 am Vata dominating time Following these activities in your daily routine is the best way to keep yourself healthy. Wake ...

Why after delivery care important in Ayurveda As per Ayurveda a new mother should be treated with massage warm bath specific diet and herbal drinks that prevent infection promote vitality and balance Vata . A period after delivery to the commencement of the next menstruation this phase is called Sutik . It derived from the word Prsauta or the mother after delivery. There is a different opinion of this period which ranges from six weeks to six months and some believe that it lasts until the restoration of the menstrual cycle. The ninety days after delivery are considered vital cleansing recuperative periods which mother should take complete rest to regain strength and health of her pregnancy. Ayurveda says 42 days for 42 years is the impact of choices immediately postpartum on health and ability to mother and partner well. Little things can make a big difference at this time. Benefits of after delivery care Rejuvenate and relax the mother Relieve tension and dep...