• How can Ayurveda help me?

    Let us live for one hundred years” is the primary motivation of Ayurveda. Like yoga, pranayama, mantras and meditation, Ayurveda too is making its way into the global sphere of healing naturally promoting longevity and awareness.Ayurveda is a gentle holistic system, which promotes health and wellbeing. Protection against diseases is the principal goal of Ayurveda. Prevention of imbalances is achieved by improving the vitality of bodily tissues, organs and organ systems. This can be achieved through lifestyle based daily routines and seasonal routines such as incorporating a wholesome diet including potent herbs and spices, self-care therapies, and timely detoxes.

    Longevity is the objective of Ayurveda. It guides you to enhance body, mind and spiritual integrity.

    If you are looking for tools that help you achieve long healthy life then Ayurveda is your path.

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  • How do I learn and adopt principles of Ayurveda?

    The first step is to become aware of what surrounds you. For Ayurveda everything is interconnected, “micro the body and the macro the universe” are constantly interacting. Food, water and breath connect us to our surroundings and bring the influence of forces of nature. The same wind, sun and water that are responsible for governing circadian rhythms are also seen as governing functionalities of our bodies. VATA functions like the wind, regulates breathing, ensures regular heart rate, eliminates body wastes in a timely fashion, activates sensory perception, and basically makes all movements of the body possible.

    PITTA represents the SUN or the heat that surrounds us, digestion of the food, maintains body temperature, transforms vision to form, and is responsible for metabolism at all levels.

    KAPHA is seen functioning as water with an earthy association that is involved in stabilizing the body parts, binding joints and lubricating them, strengthening muscles, moistening organs and sustaining all body parts.

    If it is a windy day, watch out for an increase in VATA causing unsettled sleep, fast moving thoughts, dry lips, skin, eyes and scalp, tight muscles and less flexible joints. When you are upset and have a hot spicy meal there are chances that PITTA can get aggravated and irritate the stomach causing acidity, skin sensitivity and irritation, redness of the eyes, intolerance to bright objects, and loose stools.

    The other scenario includes eating late night really heavy meal with cheese and ice cream pushes the KAPHA to go out of balance producing mucus and nasal or throat congestion, sinus pressure, sluggish feeling, slowing down lymphatic flow, bags under the eyes and puffiness of the face.

    One who wants to learn and adopt the Ayurvedic lifestyle must become a good observer. Take note of what is happening around and what is my body expressing. Make changes in diet, lifestyle and supplement herbs and spices; embrace routines to best adapt to the environment that we live in so that the forces of nature enhance our overall wellbeing and support our longevity.

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  • What are DOSHA?

    The bio-energies known as VATA, PITTA and KAPHA are the three systems that are evaluated as an energy system maintaining balance in the body known as tridoshic . The term DOSHA stands for “something unstable.” Indicating the critical state of balance of these energies. (Read the ayurvedic principles question) VATA is a derivative of WIND that is co-operated with SPACE. Functionally it governs all voluntary and involuntary movements. PITTA is the integration of primary FIRE (SUN) that is counterbalanced by WATER. Physiologically it governs all the transformation and conversion.

    KAPHA results from WATER and combined with EARTH. It is responsible for the sustenance and stability to the body.

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  • What are body types?

    For Ayurveda you are “one of its kind” as no two bodies are alike. Here too Ayurveda sees the influence of the WIND, SUN and WATER in our make up, as VATA PITTA and KAPHA influence formation and function of the body. Each of us has one or two DOSHAs infused into us as we grow in our mother’s womb based on which our digestion, tissues, organs, immunity, sleep, and ageing are characterised. Factors like parent’s body types, mother’s diet and lifestyle, seasonal variations and such factors heighten a particular dosha to affect our formation. The primary Dosha that constitutes all aspects of our growth, development and wellbeing is called the body type. Diet and lifestyle that balances our body’s primary dosha is health promoting and improves quality of life.

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  • What is the role of mind?

    Ayurveda sees the life activity as experiential and endlessly interactive. The sensory experience that we have from various stimuli in our surroundings are conveyed by the sense organs to the mind and then to the consciousness. If the mind is not clear then it creates unwholesome experiences making us eat, sleep and adopt a lifestyle that is disease causing.

    Clarity of mind is very important for our health and wellbeing. Ayurveda knows that wrongful choices are the first step in creating an imbalance in the body. Ayurveda is all about mindful eating, sleeping and exercising, by encouraging one to follow a daily routine and healthy meal planning. While defining health, Ayurveda says among all factors a peaceful state of mind that works in clarity is very key to health. Such a state of mind is called SATVA or SATVIK state.

    State of mind is seen as active (RAJAS) or passive (TAMAS). Action and energy fills the body and mind when in RAJAS, while Rest and slowness permeates the body and mind with the TAMAS. Both these states are very essential for us to live in this world, but they cannot be in excess. Excess of RAJAS causes raising of thoughts, agitation, lack of patience, disturbed sleep, anxious states and so on. When TAMAS state is reflected on to the mind the thoughts become dull, there is lack of enthusiasm, unwillingness, unhappiness, isolation, gloominess and such states.

    The mind being under RAJASIC or TAMASIK influence is disease provocative. Hence a balance of RAJAS with TAMAS situates the mind in SATVA. Ayurveda recommends diet, herbs, spices, yoga, meditation and lifestyle changes that promote SATVA.

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  • How do I learn and adopt principles of Ayurveda?

     

    The first step is to become aware of what surrounds you. For Ayurveda everything is interconnected, “micro the body and the macro the universe” are constantly interacting. Food, water and breath connect us to our surroundings and bring the influence of forces of nature. The same wind, sun and water that are responsible for governing circadian rhythms are also seen as governing functionalities of our bodies. VATA functions like the wind, regulates breathing, ensures regular heart rate, eliminates body wastes in a timely fashion, activates sensory perception, and basically makes all movements of the body possible.

    PITTA represents the SUN or the heat that surrounds us, digestion of the food, maintains body temperature, transforms vision to form, and is responsible for metabolism at all levels.

    KAPHA is seen functioning as water with an earthy association that is involved in stabilizing the body parts, binding joints and lubricating them, strengthening muscles, moistening organs and sustaining all body parts.

    If it is a windy day, watch out for an increase in VATA causing unsettled sleep, fast moving thoughts, dry lips, skin, eyes and scalp, tight muscles and less flexible joints. When you are upset and have a hot spicy meal there are chances that PITTA can get aggravated and irritate the stomach causing acidity, skin sensitivity and irritation, redness of the eyes, intolerance to bright objects, and loose stools.

    The other scenario includes eating late night really heavy meal with cheese and ice cream pushes the KAPHA to go out of balance producing mucus and nasal or throat congestion, sinus pressure, sluggish feeling, slowing down lymphatic flow, bags under the eyes and puffiness of the face.

    One who wants to learn and adopt the Ayurvedic lifestyle must become a good observer. Take note of what is happening around and what is my body expressing. Make changes in diet, lifestyle and supplement herbs and spices; embrace routines to best adapt to the environment that we live in so that the forces of nature enhance our overall wellbeing and support our longevity.

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  • What are DOSHA?

     

    The bio-energies known as VATA, PITTA and KAPHA are the three systems that are evaluated as an energy system maintaining balance in the body known as tridoshic . The term DOSHA stands for “something unstable.” Indicating the critical state of balance of these energies. (Read the ayurvedic principles question) VATA is a derivative of WIND that is co-operated with SPACE. Functionally it governs all voluntary and involuntary movements. PITTA is the integration of primary FIRE (SUN) that is counterbalanced by WATER. Physiologically it governs all the transformation and conversion.

    KAPHA results from WATER and combined with EARTH. It is responsible for the sustenance and stability to the body.

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  • What are body types?

    For Ayurveda you are “one of its kind” as no two bodies are alike. Here too Ayurveda sees the influence of the WIND, SUN and WATER in our make up, as VATA PITTA and KAPHA influence formation and function of the body. Each of us has one or two DOSHAs infused into us as we grow in our mother’s womb based on which our digestion, tissues, organs, immunity, sleep, and ageing are characterised. Factors like parent’s body types, mother’s diet and lifestyle, seasonal variations and such factors heighten a particular dosha to affect our formation. The primary Dosha that constitutes all aspects of our growth, development and wellbeing is called the body type. Diet and lifestyle that balances our body’s primary dosha is health promoting and improves quality of life.

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  • What is the role of mind?

    Ayurveda sees the life activity as experiential and endlessly interactive. The sensory experience that we have from various stimuli in our surroundings are conveyed by the sense organs to the mind and then to the consciousness. If the mind is not clear then it creates unwholesome experiences making us eat, sleep and adopt a lifestyle that is disease causing.

    Clarity of mind is very important for our health and wellbeing. Ayurveda knows that wrongful choices are the first step in creating an imbalance in the body. Ayurveda is all about mindful eating, sleeping and exercising, by encouraging one to follow a daily routine and healthy meal planning. While defining health, Ayurveda says among all factors a peaceful state of mind that works in clarity is very key to health. Such a state of mind is called SATVA or SATVIK state.

    State of mind is seen as active (RAJAS) or passive (TAMAS). Action and energy fills the body and mind when in RAJAS, while Rest and slowness permeates the body and mind with the TAMAS. Both these states are very essential for us to live in this world, but they cannot be in excess. Excess of RAJAS causes raising of thoughts, agitation, lack of patience, disturbed sleep, anxious states and so on. When TAMAS state is reflected on to the mind the thoughts become dull, there is lack of enthusiasm, unwillingness, unhappiness, isolation, gloominess and such states.

    The mind being under RAJASIC or TAMASIK influence is disease provocative. Hence a balance of RAJAS with TAMAS situates the mind in SATVA. Ayurveda recommends diet, herbs, spices, yoga, meditation and lifestyle changes that promote SATVA.

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  • What are DHATUS?

    The anatomical makeup of our body is done through systematic arrangement of DHATU (tissues). There are 7 Dhatus namely RASA (plasma and lymph), RAKTA (blood), MAMSA (muscle), MEDA (fat), ASTI (bone), MAJJA (Marrow) and SHUKRA (reproductive tissues). The tissues combine to form various organs and organ systems. Doshas work through the Dhatus and make bodily functions possible. When Dhatus are healthy they contribute to resistance against diseases and support longevity. Nourishment from the diet goes to support the formation and maintenance of the Dhatus.

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  • What is AGNI? What is AMA?

    The ability of our bodies to digest and assimilate food is known as AGNI. It governs digestion, metabolism and assimilation of nutrients. In order for the Dhatus to function healthy and resist diseases it is very important that the nutrition is supplemented. In addition proper functioning of the Doshas. From the Ayurvedic point of view it is essential for us to maintain a healthy state of Agni. When the Agni is diminished and the food is not properly broken down into nutrients it creates toxic substances known as AMA. All systemic disease such as high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, rheumatism and so on are directly or indirectly developed from AMA.

    Spices and herbs used are in Ayurveda have significant action on breaking down Ama. By adopting the rules of Ayurvedic healthy eating one can achieve perfect gut health and prevent diseases.

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  • How does Ayurveda look at illness?

    Seeds of illness start in the mind. When the mind is under the influence of Rajas or Tamas it motivates sense organs towards unwholesome objects. Thereafter the sense organs excessively engage in those unwholesome objects and create patterns that repeat automatically. Most of the eating choices made when the mind is under the negative influence disturb the Agni. Digestive toxins formed as a byproduct of defective metabolism (Agni) provoke Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Digestive toxins (Ama) that are associated with dosha wander throughout the body and settle in different tissues and organs. Upon weakening the tissues and organs give refuge to various diseases.

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  • Can Ayurveda be integrated along with other systems of Medicine?

    Ayurvedic supplements are herbal and natural. Scientific studies looking at drug herb interactions have not revealed any kind of major reactions. Even though most of the ayurvedic supplements can be incorporated with other medical modalities, we advise you to use caution and consult your primary care provider before taking Ayurvedic supplements. However Ayurvedic spices and daily routine products could be safely used. If not indicated otherwise by the attending physician, Ayurveda Medicines can generally be taken along with allopathic medicines. Moreover, Ayurveda Medicines are used as adjuvant to allopathic medicines in most chronic and degenerative diseases.

    Traditional Chinese medicines are similar to ayurvedic herbs, they can work synergistically and re-establish health.

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  • What are the main treatment techniques?

    Ayurvedic approach to health is holistic and comprehensive. It uses diet, spices, herbs, supplements, Yoga therapy, breathing techniques, ayurvedic health counseling, detox procedures, body therapies, and rejuvenation methods. A qualified Ayurvedic practitioner can determine your body type and the dosha imbalance, and recommend a program to promote health or correct an imbalance.

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  • How is Ayurveda a Holistic Medicine?

    Ayurveda is a whole body, mind and spiritual system. The concept of disease in Ayurveda is that disease is a total affection of mind and body, the disturbance of the whole organism. Individual organs are not the cause of illness but disturbance at the inner level is the cause of illness. Management of only symptoms is not the approach of Ayurveda, rather it understands symptoms as manifestations of the overall imbalance of body and mind.

    Therefore Ayurveda does not believe in giving different medicines for different afflicted parts of the body but rather takes a whole body approach, which will address disturbances of the whole person. Moreover, in Ayurveda everything is individualized, seeing the person as a whole.

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  • What importance do herbs have?

    Herbs are nature’s gift of health and longevity. They do not have any side effects, when used as whole herbs. They are absorbed easily and because of their different characteristics such as tastes, potencies, qualities they influence the body and mind.

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  • Where do raw materials for manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines come from?

    We strongly believe in “giving back to nature”. We are very responsible in sourcing our raw material. All our certified organic products are contract farmed or our suppliers procure them from organic sources. The classical products are manufactured at facilities that are specifically chosen by our experts. These facilities follow traditions of formulations that go back to several generations. Most of our manufacturers have their own herbal gardens for the supply of raw materials. We pick the best products from several companies and implement high quality control so as to ensure safety and efficacy.

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  • What is Ayurveda ?

    Ayurveda is one of the great gifts of the sages of ancient India to mankind. It is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world, with a long record of clinical experience. The word “Ayu” means all aspects of life from birth to death. The word “Veda” means knowledge or learning. Hence Ayurveda indicates the science by which life in its totality is understood.

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  • Ayurveda is said to be eternal. Why?

    Ayurveda is the collection of principles of healthy living that evolved from the time of the appearance of man on earth. It is not liable to change at any time or at any point of the world. This healing system has been practised in daily living in India for more than 5000 years. Ayurveda, first recorded in the Vedas, the world’s oldest collection of knowledge, is still the most favoured healthcare practice of millions of Indians. A system older than Greek and Egyptian medicine, it is now known to the wider world as a New Age medicine, proving its eternal significance.

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  • How is it different from modern medicine ?

    Modern medicine tries to treat and remove symptoms rather than treating the patient suffering from it. This stems from the view that all people are more or less the same. Ayurveda makes special contributions by addressing the uniqueness of each patient and by helping each body to heal itself.

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  • Why is Ayurveda unique then other systems of medicine ?

    It is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world, with a long record of clinical experience. However, it is not only a system of medicine in the conventional sense of curing disease. It is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain and protect health. It shows us both how to cure disease and how to promote longevity. Ayurveda treats man as a “whole” – which is a combination of body, mind and soul. Therefore it is a truly holistic and integral medical system.

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  • Which are the base texts of Ayurveda ?

    The material scattered in the Vedas was collected, subjected to rigid tests of efficacy and systematically arranged. Such compilations were called ”Samhitas.” Many of these compilations no longer exist. Only three authentic works have stood the test of time and are available today – the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridya Samhita. This great trio – the Brihatrayi is it called – has enjoyed much popularity and respect for the last two thousand years. Although these texts have undergone some modification by various authors in subsequent periods, their present form is at least 1200 years old. They are all in the Sanskrit language.

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  • What is Charak Samhita

    The Charaka Samhita is the oldest of the three and was probably first compiled around 1500 BC. It is considered the prime work on the basic concepts of Ayurveda. Charaka represents the Atreya School of physicians. It is a systematic work divided into eight Sthanas or sections, which are further divided into 120 chapters.

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  • What is Susruta Samhita ?

    Sushruta represents the Dhanwantri School of surgeons, and is considered in Ayurveda to be the father of surgery. Even a great American society of surgeons is named after Sushruta. In the Sushruta Samhita there are sophisticated descriptions of diseases and surgical instruments.

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  • What is Astanga Hridya ?

    The next important authority in Ayurveda after Charaka and Sushruta is Vagbhatta of Sindh, who flourished about the seventh century AD. His treatise called Ashtanga Hridya.

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  • How many & which are the specialization branches in Ayurveda ?

    THE EIGHT BRANCHES OF AYURVEDA * Kaya Chikitsa (General medicine) * Shalya Tantra (Surgery) * Shalakya Tantra (Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat) * Kaumarbhritya (Children diseases, obstetrics and Gynecology) * Agada Tantra (Toxicology) * Bhuta Vidya (Psychiatry) * Rasayana (Rejuvenation), and * Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac/sexology)

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  • What is the aim of Ayurveda ?

    Ayurveda is the science of positive health and fulfilment in life. The aim of Ayurveda is threefold: * To achieve positive health for the individual * Protection of the masses * Ultimate liberation The last goal can be achieved by following regulations of daily conduct and by following strict seasonal regimens, so that one can be constantly healthy. Being continuously healthy is comparable to achieving ultimate liberation, as it involves the eradication of the factors that bring about suffering.

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  • What about Panchamahabhuta ?

    Ancient Indian philosophy is of opinion that all materials, living or non-living are made of five fundamental elements called Panchamahabhutas, representing five fundamental categories of matter. These are: * Akasha (ether) * Vayu (air) * Teja (fire/energy) * Jala (water), and * Prithvi (earth) All material on this earth contains Panchamahabhutas in different proportion.

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  • What about Tri-Doshas (biological humors)?

    Biological application of Panchamahabhutas reflects in the form of Tridosha. Here ‘Tri’ means three and Dosha’ represents humor (bio-entity). Thus the word ‘Tridosha’ denotes to three humours i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These are said ‘Dosha’ because they have a tendency to get vitiated and also to vitiate others. This bilateral tendency of Dosha is the cause of health and diseases. State of balance of Dosha represents health while imbalance to the disease. Every Dosha has a definite place/location and functions in our body. All have their five types respectively.

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  • What about Dhatus (tissues)?

    Our body is supported and sustained by seven Dhatus (basic tissues). Beside this, Dhatus have the property to vitiate. Dosha and Dhatus have relation with each other in health and disease. In pathogenesis of disease these both play key role. Following are the seven Dhatus: i. Rasa (Plasma) ii. Rakta (Blood) iii. Mamsa (Muscle) iv. Meda (Adipose) v. Asthi (Bone) vi. Majja (Marrow) vii.Shukra (Reproductive tissues)

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  • What does Mala mean in ayurveda?

    The word 'Mala' means excretal products. Ayurveda has a unique concept of Malas. Sustenance of Mala in appropriate limits, sustains life. To understand it in a better way, take the example of common excreta - urine. Excess urination may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

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  • What is the concept of Agni in Ayurveda?

    Agni is considered as biological fire. In our body an entire range of digestive and metabolic activities are performed by it. Ayurveda considers about thirteen types of 'Agnis'. 1. Jatharagni - It performs digestion of food and is considered to govern other 'Agnis'. 2. Dhatvagni - Every Dhatu has a particular type of Agni, which is responsible for that particular tissue metabolism. These are seven in number. 3. Bhutagni - Each of the five Mahabhuta (elements) has a specific Agni, which is responsible for molecular metabolism.

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  • What is trigunas?

    The word literally means three qualities or three properties. These are the three specific properties of the Mind. They are Satwa, Rajas and Tamas.

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  • What is Prakriti - Ayurvedic Body type?

    The concept of Prakriti is unique and has an explanation for this. Every person is born with a definite genetic constitution, depending upon Doshas, there are three major types of Prakriti, and these reflect predominance of that particular Dosha. Our body behaves according to the status of Dosha Prakriti.

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  • How many types of Prakriti or body type?

    There are seven possible Prakriti (constitution) types – a) Vata Prakriti b) Pitta Prakriti c) Kapha Prakriti d) Vata – Pitta Prakriti e) Vata – Kapha Prakriti f) Pitta – Kapha Prakriti g) Tridosha Prakriti

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  • What are the symptoms of a Vata prakriti (body type) person?

    These persons are either short or long but are most often with a thin body frame. Mostly towards the lower side of the weight range, sometimes underweight. Skin is dark, dry with cracks. Nails are hard and brittle, Appetite is variable, mostly suffer from constipation. Sleep is light but varies from night to night. They remember easily and forget easily. Find great difficulty in developing a routine, but are very active.

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  • What are the symptoms of a Pitta prakriti (body type) person?

    They are of medium body frame. Skin is usually delicate, light in color and more prone to sunburn. Sweating is excessive. Nails are soft, strong and well formed. Endowed with a good appetite and rarely constipated. Have the capacity to perform vigorous exercise. Go to sleep easily but it is light. These people are more practical in life. Memory is good. More organised in work.

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  • What are the symptoms of a Kapha prakriti (body type) person?

    Body frame is mostly medium to broad. Weight gain varies easily. Skin of these people is smooth, thick and slightly oily. Sweating is moderate. Nails are strong, large and symmetrical. Appetite is moderate and bowel habit is regular. They enjoy sleep, which is usually heavy. Appear calm and quiet. They are of stable nature. From them it takes time to memorise but once it happens, it is forever. Most of the time they are relaxed.

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  • What is the cause of health & diseases according to Ayurveda?

    The harmony and the balance of the Doshas, Dhatus, Malas and Agni in the body is the primary condition of health. The equilibrium is maintained through a life in conformity with the laws of nature. A wrong behaviour and food habit disturbs the harmony and leads to diseases.

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  • What are the methods of diagnosis in Ayurveda?

    There are three main methods mentioned in Ayurveda for diagnosing the Dosha imbalance and disease process in a person. They are – 1. Darsana Pareeksha – By observing the patient’s physical signs and symptoms, Example – colour of skin, hair, eyes, behaviour, body condition etc. 2. Prasna Preeksha – By asking minute questions regarding the imbalance of each Doshas. 3. Sparsana Pareeksha – By touching the patient. The pulse diagnosis, palpation, percussion and auscultation are included in this method.

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  • What is Pulse diagnosis in Ayurveda?

    Nadi Pareeksha (Pulse diagnosis) is a very important tool for diagnosis. The physician feels the radial artery pulsations on the wrist of the patient and through his experience he can get a clear picture of the milieu interior.

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  • What are the treatment methods in Ayurveda?

    The treatment in Ayurveda can be classified broadly into two methods- 1. Shamana Chikitsa (Alleviating Therapy) 2. Sodhana Chikitsa (Purification Therapy)

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  • What is Shamana Chikitsa (Alleviating Therapy)?

    his is specially done after the shodhana therapy and in less vitiation. Herbal medicines are used internally and externally to correct the derangement of functions of Doshas, Dhatus, Malas and Agni and also to increase the Immunity. The restoration of normality is brought about without any elimination.

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  • What is Sodhana Chikitsa (Purification Therapy)?

    The main aim of this treatment is to eliminate the internal causative factors of the disease. Large quantities of toxic bi-products are formed in the body as a result of continuous metabolic process. Although most of these toxins are eliminated naturally by the body’s excretory system, some may get deposited in the various tissues of the body, which ensures the vitiation of Doshas, Dhatus etc. and then the normal functioning of the system is impaired. Similarly disease causing toxins accumulate in the body as a result of various factors like wrong body habits, wrong food habits, incompatible combination of food items, suppression of the body urges, emotional imbalance etc. Panchakarma therapeutic procedures are used to facilitate the elimination of such harmful factors.

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  • What is Panchakarma?

    Panchakarma is a Sanskrit word that means "five actions'' or "five treatments". This science of purifying the body is an ancient branch of Ayurveda. Panchakarma is the cornerstone to Ayurvedic management of disease. PanchaKarma is the process, which gets to the root cause of the problem and re-establishes the essential balance of 'Tridosha' (three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha) in the body. Pancha Karma is not only good for alleviating disease but is also a useful tool in maintaining excellent health. Ayurveda advises undergoing PanchaKarma at the seasonal changes in order to clean the body and improve the digestion and metabolic processes

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  • What is Pizhichil (Sarvanga dhara)?

    Pizhichil is a process of massage therapy in which 3-4 litres of lukewarm herbal medicated oil is poured on the whole body continuously, followed by simultaneous massage. Ideal for retards the ageing process, arrests degeneration of the body cells and relieves muscular pain, joint stiffness. Effective for Arthritis, Rheumatic diseases, Sexual weakness, Nervous weakness, and Nervous disorders. Improves Vigor and Vitality.

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  • Can you suggest a safe remedy for STRESS without any side effects?

    STRESS CARE capsules are a research product to combat stress related disease. Its unique composition of Ashwagandha, Jatamansi, Jyotismati and Brahmi not only guard against ill effects of stress, but also revitalises your body. It increases memory, strengthens the mind and helps to cope with exhaustion, overwork and fatigue. Take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening with water/milk.

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  • Are Ayurvedic medicines free of side effects?

    YES. Ayurvedic medicines are natural and safe ,they have no side effects. Since they are prepared from herbs & minerals after proper processing according to classical ayurvedic methods of manufacturing.

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  • What is Yoga ?

    Yoga originated thousand of years ago in India as a technique to help people achieve spiritual enlightenment. Today, people practise yoga to improve their physical, mental and spiritual well - being. Most forms of yoga involve physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation.

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  • How safe it is?

    Practising yoga is generally safe, but take it easy in your first few classes, there's no reason to push beyond your limits. Also, if you have back, knee, or other physical problems, get the go-ahead from your doctor first, since some poses can aggravate injuries. And tell your teacher beforehand about any limitations or concerns you have, so he or she can help you with alternate or modified poses.

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  • What are the benefits of yoga?

    Yoga strengthens and tones muscle, improves balance and flexibility and increases blood flow and vitality. It's also a great way to reduce stress. Researchers at Harvard Medical School found yoga lowers chemicals in the blood stream associated with anxiety and triggers other physiological relaxation responses, such as reducing muscle tension and lowering heart rate.

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  • Does it matter that I'm not very flexible?

    Not at all, a good instructor can adapt the poses to fit any level of student. Over time, your flexibility will improve.

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  • How often do I need to practise yoga?

    Practising two to three times a week for 45 minutes to an hour is good goal to work towards. Another alternative is to practice 15 minutes every day. The more you practice, the more you feel.

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  • What is Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Massage)?

    Abhyanga is a specialised whole body massages including head & face, performed by a therapist using specific herbal oil selected according to the body type. The treatment brings about improved physical consistency, induces deep relaxation and is very beneficial for vigour and vitality. Massage is the most ancient technique for relieving pain, still a valid and thriving art in most regions of India. Abhyanga is used to manipulate and correct dosha disorders, especially of the Vata kind; to cure orthopaedic injuries; to relieve swollen tissues; and to promote regeneration of the tissues and organs, as well as the internal functioning of the body.

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  • What are the benefits of massage?

    These are the benefits of Massage: - 1. Massage relieves stress and relaxes the mind, body and soul. 2. Massage releases trapped energy, pain, frustration and problems. 3. Massage helps relieve pain. 4. Massage increases blood flow. 5. Massage loosens muscle fibres, scars, and adhesions, increasing flexibility and strength. 6. Massage stimulates the release of brain chemicals that lift the mood and strengthens the immune system 7. Massage increases lymphatic circulation aiding in the elimination of toxins. 8. Massage speeds the delivery of nutrients to damaged tissue. 9. Massage strengthens the muscular contractions of the digestive system, which aids in the elimination of toxins. 10. Massage stimulates the body processes in a 100% non-invasive way to help prevent future health problems.

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  • What is Shirodhara?

    Shirodhara is a titillating form of snehana treatment, whereby the oil or therapeutic substance methodically drips along a coarse thread onto the forehead. A metal or clay vessel, the dhara patra, is suspended directly above the forehead. The oil or other fluid is poured into the pot, and then seeps through a hole in the bottom of the pot and slides down a 4 –inch long thread, half of which hangs through the hole. The drops of oil from the thread drip directly onto the subject’s third eye, or centre of the forehead.

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  • What is Kavalgraha & Gandusha (gargling treatments)?

    There are two main Ayurvedic gargling procedures; Kavalgraha, in which a comfortable amount of fluid is retained in the mouth for gargling purposes, and gandusha, in which the mouth is completely filled with fluid thereby rendering gargling impossible.

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  • What is Akshitarpana?

    Akshitarpana is the process of keeping medicated ghee in the eye orbit cavity. This therapy improves the eyesight, heals stiffness, pain and roughness around the eyes. It strengthens the eyes and protects them against the sun’s sharp rays, as well as for IT professionals, which works more in front of a computer screen. Akshitarpana is also very helpful for serious eye disorders, such as glaucoma, ulcerated cornea, or inflamed lesions surrounding the eyes.

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  • What is karna purana (oiling the ears)?

    Karna purana is the process in which warm oil or medicated liquid are poured into the ears. This treatment is usually performed annually during either the autumn or the late spring season. Specific problems for which karna purana is administered include excess earwax, earache, headache, neck pain, and jaw pain. This treatment is also used for most Vata disorders relating to bodily aches and pains.

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  • What is Udavartana?

    Udavartana is a dry massage that starts with deep manipulation of the muscles to reduce obesity and improve mobility of the joints. This is followed by a scrub massage with ayurvedic herbs to remove dead cells and leave the skin glowing. Rhythmic strokes towards the heart promote blood circulation. The therapy ends with 15 minutes of herbal steam.

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