ayurvedic home remedies, healthy lifestyle, health tips

Is Kerala Ayurveda Treatment Different From Mainstream Ayurveda

Posted on May 19, 2012

This article is in reply to query by Mr Ashraf, who asks – ”Doctor can you please explain about Kerala Ayurveda tradition? Is it different from real Ayurveda?”

Kerala state of India – famous as God’s own country, has a very special and unique tradition of Ayurveda practice. While there are absolutely no difference between the principles behind Kerala Ayurveda practice and Rest-of-India Ayurveda practice, Kerala has added few specialties and additions to the rich tradition of Ayurveda. Read more »

Are soaps and shampoos really needed? A Reader’s words of experience

Posted on May 16, 2012

While revealing about his experiments with soaps and shampoos, Mr Vin, a regular reader and Ayurveda enthusiast reveals cool facts about skincare and has shared his words of wisdom and experience with us. Let us listen. Read more »

Massage Question – Can Massaged Oil Be Left Overnight? What Is Skin Absorption Time?

Posted on May 12, 2012

This article is in reply to a massage question by one of our readers. The query is

“Sir, how many hours does it take for the oil to be completely accepted by the skin? I’m sure it is more than 45 mins as many claim. Is it advisable for a healthy person to do full body oil massage before going to sleep or is it not advisable? By this i mean overnight oil massage and just plain water bath in the morning.”

Let us analyze.

Best Stress Relief Tip – Just Be Truthful And Avoid Lies

Posted on May 9, 2012

I and my wife were planning for a movie, she asked when we can go? Just to impress her, on the spur of the moment, I said, “today evening.” At that moment, my brain ignored the patient email queries that were to be cleared by evening. If I had said the truth “after three days”, I would have saved myself from the unnecessary stress and the movie would have become more enjoyable.

Stress is the major cause for all the lifestyle diseases that you can name. Stress leads to ‘fight or flight’ situation. But if we can turn the situation into ‘commanding or manageable’ there will be complete stress relief and we will win. And the way to do that is Being truthful. Let us explore.

Home Remedy For Heavy Periods – Menstrual Bleeding

Posted on May 5, 2012

According to Ayurveda, heavy periods and elongated menstrual bleeding are due to Pitta imbalance. Ashoka bark is one of the widely used herbs in Ayurvedic woman care. Here is a home remedy using Ashoka bark and milk for heavy menstrual bleeding. Read more »

My Two Ayurveda Ebooks Are Revised And Updated – Grab Your Copy Today

Posted on May 3, 2012

A few months before I published two Ayurveda ebooks About Health and Lifestyle. Now I have updated these two books by adding few more chapters to give more value for money. Here are the details. Read more »

Home Remedy For Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non Healing Wounds And Piles

Posted on April 27, 2012

Indian Tinospora (Giloya) and ginger are very powerful herbs with anti inflammatory effects and anti microbial properties. Here is a traditional herbal ghee preparation, which is a home remedy for gout, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Read more »

Benefits Of Sitting Straight – How To Sit Straight For A Long Time?

Posted on April 25, 2012

Sitting straight has mental, physical and social benefits. It helps in even distribution of weight, down the spine, it improves concentration and it shows that you are ‘alert and active’. Let us explore benefits of sitting straight and how to sit straight for long time. Read more »

Ayurveda Home Remedy For Fever And Cold

Posted on April 23, 2012

Ayurveda has many powerful herbs with antipyretic (relieving fever) benefits. Here is a simple Kashayam home remedy for fever and cold using four choicest of anti-fever Ayurveda herbs. Read more »

I Sleep Too Much! I Want To Sleep Less – 35 Effective, Practical Tips

Posted on April 20, 2012

I sleep too much! I want to sleep less - You might have told these sentences quite often without getting any success. The problem has mental, physical, spiritual and social aspects. Let us explore them and find permanent solutions. Read more »

Consult Dr Hebbar

Categories

Recent comments