Becoming gratefully aware of our interdependence with all living things increases as we ponder the essence of what we are consuming. During the holidays, talk is often of feasting. Even as a former chef with decades of experience raising plants
According to Ayurveda, every food items contains varying proportions of six rasas (tastes)- one of them being the Sour taste (Amla). Foods with this taste are excellent at stimulating the Jatharagni (strong digestive fire) which in turn helps eliminate ama
Feral cat colonies, according to cat behaviour experts at the University of Bristol, are “based around multigenerational cooperation between females—grandmother, her daughters, and their kittens.” Male cats are not involved in raising young. Do dog grandparents acknowledge their granddaughters/sons, or
Bengal was a seat of learning since Gupta period (4th Century AD). The rich tradition has equally contributed in the field of Ayurveda. Ample scholars and commentators of classical Ayurvedic texts like Acharya Madhavkar, Acharya Chakrapani Dutta etc. have further
Every season has a different effect on our body, mind and soul. Seasons in Ayurveda are called ‘ritus’. The ritus are: Varsha (monsoon) Sharad (autumn) Hemantha (winter) Shishira (late winter) Grishma (summer) Vasanta (spring) In a year there are different
Ayurveda recommends oil massage every day to keep fit and energetic, enhance immunity and to lead a healthy life. Self-massage is almost like an exercise regime. These massages, when done with herbal oils, not only tone the skin but nourish
Cancer being the leading cause of death accounts for 15-20% of global mortality. Although, diagnostic and therapeutic technologies have improved cancer survival statistics up to a certain extent. The various modalities for Cancer/Arbuda management in today’s era include surgery, chemotherapy,
Strong immunity is a product of good digestion. But the sedentary lifestyle not only attacks our immunity, but takes away the peace as well. It is said that Nature has the answer to all our problems. Ayurvedic herbs if regularly
Diabetes, one of the most commonly found lifestyle disorders of the modern-age, is caused due to a variety of reasons, such as hereditary factors, overeating, excess weight (often translated into obesity), and many others. However, in the wake of combating
New Delhi. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to change the scenario of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic ingredients have been combined with the latest scientific techniques in order to formulate Ayurvedic beauty products. Angela Paljor of The New Indian Express has reported that
