Ayurveda, the ancient form of medicine, was developed more than 5000 years ago during the Vedic times. Ayurveda, being literally known as the Science of life believes that human life is a combination of senses, body, mind and soul. Hence Ayurvedic treatments not only deal with physical aspect of a person, but the spiritual aspect [...]
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Braised Curly Kale Ingredients: 2 cups each of fresh Kale cut into thin pieces, 1tsp chopped Parsley, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/8 tsp each of turmeric and sweet paprika, ground pepper and rock salt to taste. Preparation: 1) Heat olive oil in a pan. Add Paprika, turmeric and black pepper and stir. 2) Add kale, [...]
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Kale with Chick Peas Ingredients: 2 cups of fresh kale, ribbed and cut into thin pices, ½ a cup of chick peas cooked, ¼ tsp each of lime juice and cumin seeds, 1/8 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp of chopped parsley, One tbsp ghee and salt to taste. Preparation: 1) Steam Kale for about 12 minutes. [...]
Diet plays a major role to one’s well-being according to Ayurveda. Ayurvedic physicians are of the opinion that when the diet consumed, does not suit the body type or constitution, then no amount of medicines can help in an individual’s well-being. On the other hand, when one’s diet is nutritious and based on the body [...]
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Ayurvedic cooking is a diet that is planned based on the outcome from the food when digested. The positive and nurturing outcome or energy, which helps in boosting the endocrine, nervous, psychological and immune system of an individual, is termed as “Ojasâ€. The aim of Ayurvedic cooking is “Ojasâ€. On the other hand, consumption of [...]
An Ayurvedic Spa is basically an Ayurvedic center, where treatments such as Shirodhara, Pizhichil and Abhyanga are carried out as a way of body rejuvenation and for banishing stress or for just taking a break from high-pressured lifestyles. Ayurvedic Spas have now transformed into a flourishing trade and Ayurvedic health tourism is continuously on the [...]
Oil Therapy which involves usage of various Ayurvedic oils form an essential part of Ayurvedic treatment. Oil therapy, is in particular, used for treating Vata disorders. However, it is also used for treating diseases related to nervous system, bones and tissues and is also beneficial for other doshas. Abhyanga, a massage procedure which involves the [...]
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Eating is, in a way, a participation in the creative process of nature. The food we eat helps by providing material for building new cells for the skin, stomach lining etc. The mode of eating is also of importance. For instance, eating too quickly could lead to indigestion or overeating which makes us vulnerable to [...]
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