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Ayurveda tips to avoid worry in sleep

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The present generation is constant targets of tension and worry. Their fast pacing lives has an adverse effect on their lifestyle and then their health as well. Getting the right amount of sleep is very necessary to maintain the health of our body. But over stress and taking your work home etc, makes it a reason to cause disturbances in your sleep.  Here are some tips to make your sleep, a peaceful one. 1.                  Consume calming food To work against the Vata Dosha which is dry and cold, one must consume food which is warm and cooked. This will have a calming effect on your body. Hot stews, soups, rice dishes are perfect in doing this. Avoid having raw vegetables or dry fruits in the night before sleep. 2.         Early Dinner Eat your dinner early, at least three hours before your sleep. This will help in easy digestion of food. Is at night, when you sleep your body tries to repair your body. So if it has excess or undigested food in your body, it will be ve

Ayurveda health tips for Men

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It is rightly said that health is wealth and that if health is lost, everything is lost. Every person must find time to take care of themselves and their health. But according to studies, men are more prone to chronic diseases and tend to live shorter lives. They tend to be so over-involved in other activities that they forget to take care of themselves. Here are Ayurveda tips for men to take care of their health. 1. Get a good night sleep Your internal clocks play a huge role in your life. You might feel drained out after doing a little work.  This is because you are working against your internal clock. An ideal person should get an adequate amount of sleep to function properly. Also, going to bed with the work in your head can be problematic. They can disturb the peace of your sleep and make you feel more tired. Hence it is important to organize your time and get a good night sleep. 2. Keep your main meal for noon Many men face the problem of the saggy stomach even at a young

Advantages of practicing Abhyanga in Ayurveda

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There is nothing as important as taking care of one’s own wellbeing. In this modern life, with a busy schedule, people often forget to slow down and find some time for self-care. The initial step is to have concerns for yourself and your body. Then you can go for self-care methods, one of the most popular being the self-massaging technique or Abhyanga.  It is a kind of oil message which will help in de-stressing and making you feel refreshed. The method involves circular message over joints or head and straight messages at arms and legs. Here are a few advantages of Abhyanga Ayurveda. 1.         It calms down your nerves Abhyanga is known to calm down the Nervous system. Doing it often will have greater effects n our body. One can attain peace while practicing Abhyanga. 2.         Boosts our stamina Practicing Abhyanga or getting a hot oil massage will help in increasing the stamina of our body as massaging help in boosting metabolism. It also helps in nourishing our

Tips for Healthy Hair Through Ayurveda

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Does your hair feel lifeless and frizzy? Ayurveda has a solution to all your problems. Your body’s overall health is closely related to the health of your hair. Good nutrition and proper habits are the main factors which help our hair stay healthy. But apart from these factors, there are other ways to make your hair look gorgeous. For each person and each dosha, these remedies may change. So, here is the list of tips you can follow to get silky smooth hair. 1. Maintain a healthy diet The health of a person’s hair and nails will depend upon their bone metabolism. Hence, one should maintain a good diet which nourishes your bone tissue. Now, bone tissue depends on fat tissue, hence maintain a healthy fat tissue as well. Coconut, Almonds, and walnuts are perfect for rejuvenating the bone tissues while healthy fats like olive oil, ghee are good for nourishing the Fat tissue. 2. Go for natural products Avoid using shampoos which contain chemicals like Sodium Lauryl sulfate or propyle

Balancing Vata Dosha

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There are mainly three types of Dosha’s related to Ayurveda. Each season is apparently governed by the dominance of a particular dosha- like Kapha in the spring season, Pitta in fall and Vata in the winter season. The effects of each season aggravate an increase in these Doshas in our body. The harm of this can be avoided only by balancing the effects of these doshas in our body. Eating appropriately is the only way to achieve this. What we eat should be in accordance with Desh, the place and Kala, the time- like hot beverages during winter and cold ice creams during summer. Composed of the elements like air and space, Vata dosha is the governing factor for movement in our body. One can experience a sudden increase of Vata in their body in the months between October-February. Although there are few people who generally have less amount of Vata dosha in their body, it is important that they should also follow the balanced diet to keep themselves healthy.  Hot, brewing and cooked f

Fight stress with Ayurveda

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Life moves fast in today’s generation. In this fast pacing journey, people are burdened with work pressure, peer pressure, and other family and financial related traumas, resulting in stress. One will only identify the consequences of stress, once they starting feeling the symptoms of it. Stress literally tries to kill down your ability to think or take actions. Its symptoms include worry, fatigue, anger, etc. Here is a list of tips to cut down stress and to help you get back a peaceful life. 1. Maintain an inner balance Give yourself some time. Between all those schedules, gift valuable time for yourself to do things which you like. Increased stress can make you feel hostile, sad and trapped due to problems in your Pitta, Kapha, and Vata. Hence always take time to relax to gain back that inner balance. 2. Take rest It is always advisable to take rests in between. Even when you in between a tight schedule, make sure that you ta

5 benefits of Turmeric in Ayurveda

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Popularly known as Indian Saffron, Turmeric is famous for its medicinal properties. In India, turmeric has been used in our day to day activities from decades for purposes such as cooking, medicines, etc.  Distinctively flavored and yellow in color, this secret medicine plays a big role in Ayurveda. Apparently one of its magical power is to balance the Kapha, Vata and Pitta doshas in our body. Here is the list of benefits of using Turmeric, according to Ayurveda.             1.         Inflammatory response Turmeric helps in the process of healing and repairing of your body, naturally. It works with the innate parts of the body and simmers the boils inside. It balances the inflammatory responses. 2.         Helps in fighting bacteria and microbes Turmeric has effective antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This is the reason why it is advised to soak vegetable in turmeric water before using it. This property of turmeric also helps in making every dish tasty.

Easy Home remedies for Back Pain

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There are several health issues which one encounter during their day to day routine. Back pain is one amongst them. Although it more commonly affects the people between the age group of 4-60, it can affect other age groups as well. According to the statics, around 80% experience slight or extreme form of back pain at any point in their whole lifetime. Back pains can be stressful to such a level that, it can affect our day to day activities. The symptoms which show up during back pain include pain in the regions of pelvis or the hips, difficulty in bending and also finding a position to sleep, as they won’t feel comfortable. The cause for such a condition can be myriad. Lack of maintaining a proper diet can be one of the major causes while muscle tension, excessive physical labor and arthritis can be other reasons. The present generation usually are affected by back pain due to lack of physical activity. With desk jobs requiring them to sit idle in front of computers, with mu

Health Benefits of Coconut Water

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Tender coconuts, from young green coconuts, contain about 200 to 1,000 ml of coconut water i.e., approximately 1 to 4 cups. Being a low-calories refreshing and delicious beverage, it contains more nutrients than mature coconuts. Packed with antioxidants, anti-ageing and anticancer properties, vitamin C, minerals, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, enzymes, amino acids, etc. drinking coconut water is the best health booster. Opt for fresh and pure coconut water over the processed or bottle version and enjoy the following benefits: 1.         Rehydrate the body Coconut water is considered to be an excellent thirst quencher especially during summer season. Its electrolyte composition rehydrates the body during cases of dehydration and fluid loss. 2.        Lower blood pressure Coconut water helps regulate blood pressure due to the presence of vitamin C, magnesium and potassium content. Potassium balances out the negative effect of sodium in the body. 3.       

5 Tips for getting a good night sleep

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There is nothing more refreshing than a good sleep. According to health experts, an individual must sleep for a minimum of 6 hours in a day. This will help in promoting a good health and overall wellbeing. Sadly, in today’s scenario, many complain of not getting enough time for sleeping. The present day work habits, stress and other physical problems can be a cause for this. Here are 10 tips for attaining a peaceful goodnight sleep. 1.       Eat lunch as your biggest meal According to ayurveda, digestion and sleep are closely related. During noon, when the sun is high up in the sky, digestion process takes place quickly, as your digestive fire or the agni is maximum in your body and can process bigger meals. In the evening, this Agni reduces and hence one should have less heavy meal for dinner. Eating this way, could help you gain easy sleep 2.       Ayurvedic nightcap for sleep A warm cup of organic cow milk, goat milk or almond milk with a pinch of nutmeg will help

6 Super foods to battle the risk of Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurogenerative disease which causes problem with memory, thinking and behaviour. Becoming one of the biggest cause for dementia, this disease starts slow and grows gradually, interfering with one’s daily tasks. People above the age of 65 are usually at the highest risk of developing this disease. A person affected by this disease will suffer mild memory loss in the beginning which later intensifies, making it difficult for them make proper conversations or think. Listed as the 6th major life-taking disease in the US, this condition is a cause of worry as no cure is presently available, though researches are going on. Acknowledging the difficulty and risk fact ors related to this condition, here is a list of 10 super foods, which can decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s. 1.       Blueberry The antioxidants in blueberries can protect the brain from free-radical change. They protect the body from degenerative disease by keeping check and restricting

Home Remedies to Treat Watery Eyes

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Eyes lubricate to wash away foreign particles through tears to keep them healthy. But excessive watery eyes could be annoying and can even disturb your vision. Watery eyes are a common eye condition where the eyes start watering excessively giving it a glassy look. This condition is common in children below the age of 2 and adults over 60 years. Allergies, conjunctivitis, narrowed or blocked tear ducts, blepharitis or eyelids turned inwards or outwards could be the reason for watery eyes. It could cause severe itching, burning sensation in eyes or irritation along with redness and sensitivity of eyes to light. Here are some home remedies to prevent this: 1.        Warm Compress Use a warm compress to reduce any inflammation and increase blood circulation to the area. This helps in soothing eye irritation and gives quick relief. Do this treatment at least twice a day till the symptoms reduce. 2.        Cold Compress Just like using a warm compress, this

Chyawanprash for respiratory health

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Chyawanprash, a sweet jam like paste of various Ayurvedic herbs, raw honey and ghee in precise proportions consists of multiple health benefits. It is said to support your lung health, immunity and respiratory system. The key ingredient in Chyawanprash, Amla is very popular in Ayurveda and is known as a powerful antioxidant and rejuvenative that strengthens the body’s capacity of natural immunity. Another ingredient, Vanshlochan is known to support the respiratory system and promotes clear and easy breathing. Sugarcane, honey and ghee in this Ayurveda mix helps in effectively assimilating many nutrients in the body.   It can be consumed by people of all three doshas types – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Being a natural immunity booster, Chyawanprash is considered as a great daily tonic for everyone regardless of the age, body type and ailment. Consume it by adding a teaspoonful of Chyawanprash to a glass of warm milk or you can also have it as it is. More Info Visit https://krishne

Superfoods to Nourish Your Whole Heart

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What you eat determines what you are. The healthier you eat, the healthier would be your body. There are no other statements which are better to explain this. For a healthy heart, Ayurveda recommends following a diet that is rich in fresh produce, healthy fats like olive oil and fiber. Below listed are the Ayurveda recommended foods that are healthy for your heart: 1.        Stewed apples or pear in the morning Eat fruits in the morning as it is considered as the best time of the day to absorb maximum nourishment from any fruit. Eating pear or apples, cooked, in the morning helps in creating ojas which enhances general well-being, immunity, strength and vitality. 2.        Blanched almonds Almonds are free of cholesterol and offer the daily dose of heart-healthy fats. Considered to be sattvic in nature, it also helps in promoting ojas. Soak and blanch almonds for easy digestion. 3.        Heart-friendly spices Prepare a mixture of 1 part of ground turmeri

Effective Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Indigestion

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Indigestion is a common problem faced by many of us caused when food is not digested properly. This situation can be avoided by following certain basic changes in diet. Reduce in pitta activity along with excess Kapha characterizes doshic profile for indigestion. Here are few key dietary alterations you can make to avoid indigestion and its complications: 1.        Consume a glass of bitter gourd juice every morning before having your breakfast. 2.        Prepare a mix of roasted cumin seeds, powdered black pepper and some black salt. Mix it with 4 teaspoons of lemon juice. Use this mixture as a dressing for your meals. 3.        Take a glass of lukewarm water and add half a lemon squeezed to it. Add black pepper, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and black salt to it. Drink this after one hour of having your meal. 4.        Mix a teaspoon of Ajwain seeds with half spoon of rock salt and consume it with a glass of water. 5.        To one glass of warm water, add one tea

Ayurvedic Resorts in Kerala

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Krishnendu, one of the best kerala ayurvedic spa resorts surrounded by lush peaks. It offers luxurious accommodation for your holidays while residing at the Krishnendu Ayurvedic Resorts & Spa, visitors can enjoy the authentic Ayurvedic treatment and spa massages. They also provide unique Ayurvedic Massage that relaxes your mind and body. Variety of therapeutic packages are available comprising all seasons including monsoon, the perfect season for medical care based on the Ayurvedic system. The programs may include rejuvenation therapy, Ayurvedic massages, clinical treatments, body purification Therapy, weight loss treatments and some other beauty care treatments. Visit More Info: Ayurvedic Resorts in Kerala