Ayurveda states that the "Prakruti" or constitution is determined at the moment of conception. Among all the standard do's and don'ts of pregnancy Ayurveda throws in a few things that...
This article explains Madava nidana 26th chapter "Shula Parinamashula Annadravashula Nidanam". Causes, pathology and symptoms of Shula, Parinama shoola and Annadrava shoola are explained in this chapt...
This diet, if strictly followed, can work wonders for a cancer patient. It is a balanced diet that is enough to fuel the human body for proper functioning. There are different foods categorized in thr...
Did you know that nutrition plays a big role in heart health? In fact, this article focuses specifically on nutrition tips for heart health - that's how important our nutrition is for...
We've all been there--burping, feeling gassy, and clutching your stomach because you ate something too rich, heavy, or spicy right before bed. Acid indigestion happens to just about everyone now and t...
Q: During the winter and the damp, cool days of spring, it appears almost impossible to not get one of the numerous "bugs" floating around at school or at work. What is the Ayurvedic approach to a str...
If you've ever felt gassy and bloated after a meal, you're not alone! It happens to everyone, from time to time. Fortunately, the Ayurvedic approach to eating can help you to ease discomfort in the mo...
INTRODUCTION
Obesity is a disease in which there is excess amount of fat in body. The body mass index of obese person is either 30 or more. It is not just a cosmetic concern but is...
Summer, like every season, comes with its own individuality. Depending on your character, summer can strengthen your inner sense of harmony or worsen it completely. For example, a per...
Pregnancy is one of the most important and filled with happiness periods of the life of every woman. But this very important moment can be quite difficult and challenging. Each cell of the future moth...
Obesity and overweight are problems that humanity has been constantly fighting, for many years. It is a fact that more and more people are looking for a way to deal with the overweight, and tha...
By Mark Toomey, Ph.D.
Director of Ayurvedic Programs, The Raj Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa, Fairfield, Iowa
As part of the company's commitment to make ayurveda available to everyone, MAPI has...
Maharishi Ayurveda offers a new line of products for menopausal symptoms that are not only effective but safe. When research on hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) was suddenly discontinued by a federal...
Let this month make a big difference in your life: in the coming 30 days, give up some unhealthy habits. Giving up an old habit is never easy, but if you try to make small changes and keep your goals ...
There is a theory of immunity in ayurveda called the beej-bhumi theory, which means "seed and land." In this case, the body is analogous to the land, and infection or "bugs" are like seeds. If the bod...
Sluggish digestion? Skin looking lackluster? Feeling bloated, dull, and lethargic? These are all signs it might be time to do an easy Ayurvedic cleanse.
In Ayurveda, cleanses are recommended from ...
In the heat of summer, Kapha dominant folks may have a challenging time getting off the couch and leaving the cozy comforts of their air-conditioned homes. The Kapha person tends to be more of a homeb...
Early fall is a transitional stage, as we move from the height of summer's heat to cooler weather. In Ayurveda, the change from summer to fall is known as Ritu Sandhi, the gap between seasons. This ga...