Dictionary of Ayurveda
Low energy all the time?
Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old healing tradition, offers a comprehensive approach to combating fatigue by addressing dosha imbalances (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that manifest as different types of energy depletion. Unlike quick fixes, Ayurveda provides personalized solutions through time-honored botanicals like Ashwagandha, Shilajit, and Chyawanprash—each carefully harvested and traditionally prepared. Daily practices such as Abhyanga (self-massage with specific oils), Pranayama (breathing techniques), and proper food combining help remove energy blockages. Modern science increasingly validates these ancient approaches to energy enhancement. True restoration begins by understanding your unique constitution and following dosha-appropriate practices for sustainable vitality.
Suffering from Digestive Chaos?
This blog post examines Ayurvedic approaches to digestive health, presenting ancient Indian wisdom as an effective solution to modern digestive problems. It explains how Ayurveda views strong digestion (agni) as fundamental to overall health, contrasting this holistic perspective with modern medicine’s symptom-focused approach. The article details practical kitchen remedies including CCF tea (cumin, coriander, fennel) and Triphala, a revered three-fruit formula. It emphasizes the importance of eating according to natural digestive rhythms and outlines supportive lifestyle practices. The post concludes by explaining how personalized approaches based on individual constitution (dosha) maximize benefits, offering time-tested wisdom that addresses root causes rather than merely masking symptoms.
Ayurvedic Beauty Rituals
A Balanced Mind
Unlike modern approaches that often separate mental health from physical well being, Ayurveda sees psychological balance as part of our entire being’s harmony. Traditional Ayurvedic practitioners assess not just symptoms but the entire life context – including diet, daily routine, relationships, and spiritual practices – to understand mental imbalances.