Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to promote vibrant health and well-being. Based on the principles of balance and harmony, Ayurveda provides a holistic approach to health that considers the individual as a whole,...

As food is digested, it moves from one dhatu or tissue to the next. At each dhatu, it crosses a gap, and the transformation actually takes place in that gap. Cumin is famous for cleaning the gap. Cumin also helps with a bloated stomach and is recommended to cure...

Ayurveda calls ginger ‘the universal medicine’ - it is good for so many ailments. Ginger is great for cleaning the colon. It also opens the channels, purifies the blood, improves the appetite, and enhances the taste and protein synthesis. There are three types of...

Turmeric has been long used in Indian and Chinese medicine for its demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. It is excellent for preventing diabetes, high cholesterol, Alzheimer’s; it mitigates the symptoms of arthritis. Turmeric both...

The health of the hair is actually an indicator of the strength of the bones. Therefore, to have a head of thick shiny hair you must nourish the bones first and foremost. Sesame seeds contain an impressive amount of minerals necessary for maintaining bone density,...

Fennel seed is one of the first spices that someone new to Ayurveda is likely to encounter. Among the spices, fennel has all the properties of ajwain, black pepper, or chilies, but fennel is milder, and it has a sweet quality that makes it less heating. It does so...

The first recommendation is for a healthy person to get up before the sun rises, usually before 6am, depending on the location. Exceptions include being very young, very old, a new parent, or having a fever or diarrhea. Several studies correlate waking up early with...

In the purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 1.10.10, Srila Prabhupada explains how irregular habits, overeating, excessive sense gratification and an artificial standard of living, sap the vitality and shorten our duration of life. Therefore, keeping a healthy body and mind,...