The Panchakarma therapy of Ayurveda comprises of five basic types of advanced treatment for evacuation of vitiated Dosha (toxic materials) from the body. There are so many subtypes of therapy and different types of herbal massages, fomentations like steam, external
With my eyes closed and my muscles melting into the table beneath me, I’m only vaguely aware of the four hands gently working warm sesame oil over my body. The rhythmic motion of the massage lulls my busy mind, and
There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. “Well,” she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.” So she did and she had
LBA affects 60-85 per cent of people at some point of their lives. Many people have a mild to moderate (acute) low back pain. Most of them subside within six weeks due to administration of pain killers or due to
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Shirodhara is the icon of Ayurveda in Global scenario, considered to be the queen of all Ayurvedic treatments; is the pouring of warm herbal oil over the forehead. This treatment rejuvenates the nervous system, releases emotions, opens the subtle channels
Blood is the lifeline and very precious for human body. A complete chapter has been dedicated by Susruta on blood, which explains its importance and its vital functions. In situations, when Pitta symptoms must be reduced quickly and there is
Punarnava renew, rejuvenate and revive the body systems. Found all across India, Punarnava has diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antifibrinolytic and antibacterial properties. It helps in treating asthma, urinary disorders, leucorrhea, rheumatism and encephalitis. Punarnava is derived from two Hindi words ‘punar’ which
Science is the knowledge which helps us to understand the laws of nature, but we are really limited by our knowledge of what is known to us as nature. We as scientists have put significant efforts to explain things which
Yoga takes us to reality to fullest extent. It is the science that our ancestors practiced and implemented in their daily lives. They lived a healthier life as Yoga offered them the contentment and satisfaction that is missing from our
